Steward (Kitchen Porter)

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the UK seeks a Kitchen Porter to join their dynamic kitchen team. The Kitchen Porter is vital to maintaining cleanliness and supporting chefs in delivering exceptional service. Applicants should be flexible, detail-oriented, and possess strong teamwork abilities. This casual (zero-hour) contract provides opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Special rates for team members and families

Training and development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Complimentary meal on duty

Free parking

Uniform provided

Accrued paid holidays

Free use of leisure and gym facilities

Qualifications

• Flexibility and a positive, Yes I Can! attitude.
• An eye for detail.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Passionate about creating extraordinary service.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Provide clean dishes, silverware, and pots for chefs.
• Work to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Participate actively in a fun and positive work environment.

Skills

Flexibility and a positive attitude

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Passion for service

Teamwork skills

Verbal communication skills

Experience in a similar position

Job description

Radisson Blu Durham is part one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,160 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries.

The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.

People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.

We are now looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team here at Radisson Hotel Group!

We focus on you as a person, your skills, talents, and passion – not only on your resume. Because mindset is what it’s all about. And you can grow the rest with us. That's a promise!

What We Offer

We aim to be as good a place to work as we are to stay. That is why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Special rates for our team members, and friends and families while travelling and staying in our hotels
• We take our “We grow talent, talent grows us” culture belief to heart. With us you will benefit from a wide range of development offers supporting your learning & growth right from your onboarding.
• Participate and live Responsible Business every day together with our team members in the hotel and in the local communities where we work on creating shared value, better futures and a better planet for all
• Contributory pension scheme
• Complimentary meal on duty and free parking
• Uniform
• Fantastic opportunities to progress
• accrued paid holidays
• Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times where applicable

The Kitchen Porter Role

Our porter team is the backbone of the kitchen and strives to deliver an experience that is beyond expectation - creating memorable moments for our guests.

• Our Kitchen Porters like to get their hands dirty and can handle the heat in any kitchen!
• You will be our hygiene hero and will add the sparkle to our kitchen ensuring our chefs have a supply of clean dishes, silverware and pots to create their culinary magic with.
• As an integral part of the team, you will work proactively to ensure guest satisfaction and the smooth running of the kitchen department.
• As Kitchen Porter, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering incredible service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do!

Qualities We Are Looking For In Our Kitchen Porter

• Flexibility and a positive, Yes I Can! Attitude
• An eye for detail
• Is a creative problem-solver
• Passionate about creating extraordinary service
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure guest satisfaction
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Experience in a similar position is beneficial but not essential

This is a casual (zero-hour) contract

Become part of the world of Moment Makers, we are looking forward to getting to know you!

A sophisticated Riverside Hotel in Durham, overlooking the River Wear right in the city centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect place to unwind. Durham, in the northeast of the country, is a quintessential English city peppered with historical and cultural charms. The city boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as a maze of hilly, cobbled streets. Visit Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham University. An inviting place to unwind, each of our 207 rooms and suites are furnished with sophisticated, contemporary décor, as well as an on-site restaurant, bar and meeting rooms where our guests can look forward to a warm welcome and fantastic service from our team.