Senior Kitchen Porter

Prestonfield House Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

On-site parking

28 days holiday rising to 32 years' 5

Paid training and shift breaks

Workplace pension

Career development

Job summary

Prestonfield House Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Kitchen Porter to join our luxury kitchen team. You will support day-to-day operations, ensure cleanliness and organisation, and help manage workload during service.

Based near Edinburgh, the role offers 40 hours per week with a competitive remuneration package including staff gratuities and a generous benefits scheme. Previous supervisory experience is beneficial and on‑the‑job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good communication with chefs and team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workloads during service and support the kitchen porter team.
• Lead by example and guide new team members.
• Ensure pots, pans, and utensils are cleaned and ready for chefs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety awareness

Job description

Senior Kitchen Porter - Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

Competitive renumeration package £37,200 per annum

Prestonfield House, one of Scotland's most exclusive luxury hotels and holder of the AA's supreme accolade of Five Red Stars, is seeking a Senior Kitchen Porter to join its dedicated team.

Built in 1687 by the King's architect Sir William Bruce as the private residence of Edinburgh's Lord Provost, Prestonfield today is celebrated for its opulent interiors and historic grandeur. With 18 individually designed bedrooms, 5 luxurious suites, 3 historic private dining rooms, the celebrated Rhubarb restaurant, and the circular Georgian Stables Ballroom, Prestonfield is renowned for its heritage, elegance, and award-winning hospitality.

Our package includes:

• The on-target earning potential for this role is £37,200 per annum, comprising a base salary of £31,200 (based on £15.00 per hour, working 40hours per week) plus a substantial share of staff gratuities estimated at £6,000 per annum (paid monthly)
• Full-time permanent contract working 40hours per week
• Free staff meals and on-site parking
• 28 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years' service
• Paid training and shift breaks
• Workplace pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development within a celebrated, privately owned hotel

As Senior Kitchen Porter, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day running of our busy kitchen operations, helping to ensure the kitchen porter team works efficiently and maintains the high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation expected at Prestonfield House.

Alongside the duties of a Kitchen Porter, you will help coordinate workloads during service, support and guide team members, and ensure that pots, pans, cooking equipment and utensils are cleaned and readily available to the chefs. You will help maintain high standards across all kitchen areas, oversee the correct handling and storage of equipment, and ensure cleaning routines and waste management procedures are followed.

You will lead by example, helping new team members settle into their roles and providing guidance and support when needed.

Candidates should have good communication skills and ability to work individually and as part of our team. Similar supervisory experience is beneficial however we will provide extensive training and will help you to develop your skills in a nurturing environment.

Prestonfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and identities feel valued and can thrive