Kitchen Porter

The Usual; Firenze; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 21,500 EUR per year (includes ã

26 holidays per year

Pension contribution

Commuting travel cost contribution

Team events with food & beverages

Personal coaching based on goals

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Usual Florence is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen and F&B teams behind the scenes. You will keep kitchens clean, utensils ready for service, and assist with deliveries and stock as needed.

Join a young, international team building a new hotel experience in Florence. If you are reliable, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role welcomes your contribution starting mid-February 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is advantageous, but not essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Wash and store kitchen equipment, crockery, glassware, cutlery and utensils.
• Keep the kitchen, pantry and back-of-house areas clean, organised and well maintained.
• Support the kitchen and Food & Beverage teams throughout breakfast, lunch and evening service.
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Dispose of waste correctly and contribute to recycling and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join us as

Kitchen Porter

Benvenuti a The Usual, an international and innovative hotel group that is committed to transform the hospitality industry into positive experiences for our guests, colleagues, and local communities. We are bringing travel as a force for good to Florence, with our first The Usual hotel outside the Benelux, planned to open in Q1 2027.

As our Kitchen Porte/ Lavapiatti, you'll help create the foundation for great hospitality by ensuring our kitchen is always clean, organised and ready for service. Do you want to help creating the foundation for outstanding hospitality? Join us at The Usual Florence.

Be you with us

We believe in a new way of traveling, where all people feel welcome, connected and inspired to live more consciously, without sacrificing style or a great time together. We want to redefine hospitality and encourage conscious travel where sustainable choices are prioritized by offering fun, inclusive and mindful hotel experiences.

Moments from the station and steps from Florence’s most iconic streets, you will find The Usual Florence. A hotel under construction with a focus of design and sustainability, that will offer 80 guests rooms, a lively new concept of wine bar with small Tuscan dishes, a library and amenities including fitness, art space and a lush inner courtyard.

Working at The Usual Florence means being part of a passionate and international team. We encourage our people to take ownership, care for the world and people around them, and stay curious. Join us in challenging the status quo.

The role

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play an essential role in keeping The Usual Florence running smoothly behind the scenes. Working closely with our kitchen and F&B teams, you'll help create the foundation for exceptional guest experiences by ensuring our kitchen, equipment and service areas are always clean, organised and ready for service.

Every role contributes to making our guests feel at home at The Usual. Whether it's preparing the kitchen for breakfast service, supporting the team during a busy lunch or ensuring everything is spotless for evening aperitivo, you'll be an important part of creating memorable moments for our guests. During your shift, you will:

• Wash and store kitchen equipment, crockery, glassware, cutlery and utensils.
• Keep the kitchen, pantry and back-of-house areas clean, organised and well maintained.
• Support the kitchen and Food & Beverage teams throughout breakfast, lunch and evening service.
• Ensure all cleaning activities are carried out in accordance with hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Dispose of waste correctly and contribute to recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with receiving and organising deliveries when required.
• Help maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials and kitchen supplies.
• Support your colleagues wherever needed to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming working environment.

What you'll bring to the table

You enjoy working in a team and understand that every great guest experience starts behind the scenes. You're reliable, proactive and take pride in keeping things organised. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have an eye for detail and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves. We’re also looking for:

• Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is an advantage, but not essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards, or willingness to learn.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A genuine interest in sustainability and responsible hospitality.
• You are legally allowed to work in Italy.

What's in it for you?

• An annual salary of 21,500 EUR (includes 13th & 14th month).
• 26 holidays to relax and unwind throughout the year.
• Pension contribution to take care of your old days.
• The unique opportunity to join a new hotel and set the foundations for our beautiful new location.
• Contribution towards your commuting travel costs.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Do you like your colleagues? Join us for get-togethers with food and beverages to strengthen those connections.
• Personal coaching based on (y)our goals, development and ambition.
• Discount for you and family while enjoying time off (relax, eat, sleep, meet, and play) in our hotels.
• Extra time off to volunteer with our charities.

How we work

The anticipated start date for this role is mid-February 2027 at the earliest. Thank you!

Contact information

Do you have questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we can’t wait to meet you! You can reach out to our People & Culture department on [e-mail].