Kitchen Porter: The Clean, Team-First Backbone

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Volunteer leave for causes

Family friendly policies

Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and

20 Virgin brands discounts

Training and development including/apr

Teammate meals provided

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Program

Sick pay

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter to be the backbone of our kitchen operations. You will help clean, restock dishes, and support the team as needed, maintaining a safe, organized workspace with a positive attitude.

We value teamwork and a willingness to assist across venues, keeping up with hygiene standards and a neat appearance. Prior hospitality experience is preferred, and the right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a full-service hospitality establishment
• Current right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize the kitchen area, restocking dishes and maintaining a safe workspace.
• Assist in moving dishes from venues to the main dishwashing station and support kitchen staff.
• Ensure a clean uniform and appearance, contributing to a hygienic environment.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and teammates, supporting back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
• Support the team with cleaning duties and general duties as needed.

Job description

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter to be the backbone of our kitchen operations. You will help clean, restock dishes, and support the team as needed, maintaining a safe, organized workspace with a positive attitude.

We value teamwork and a willingness to assist across venues, keeping up with hygiene standards and a neat appearance. Prior hospitality experience is preferred, and the right to work in the UK is required.