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Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade, the Kitchen Porter plays a key role in maintaining a smooth day-to-day kitchen operation.\nAs Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will centre around maintaining immaculate hygiene standards across all kitchen areas, including dishwashing, cleaning of equipment, and ensuring all back-of-house areas are organised and well-presented. You will support chefs by ensuring that equipment, utensils, and service items are clean, available, and ready for use at all times.\nThe role also involves assisting with basic food preparation when required, monitoring waste disposal, adhering to strict health and safety and food hygiene regulations, and supporting stock organisation and deliveries. You will contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen, helping the team deliver a seamless service while upholding the hotel’s standards of excellence in luxury hospitality.\nThis is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nA competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.\n\nA welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.\nOngoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.\n28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.\nUniform and meals on shift provided.\nFree onsite parking (where applicable).\nAccess to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.\nCompany pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.\nOnline retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.\nDiscounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.\nAnnual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).\nIntroduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.\nColleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.\nRegular team gatherings and appreciation events.\nAre you Hand Picked?\nWe are looking for reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a strong team ethic. We work together to ensure our hotel operates seamlessly, allowing us to deliver a personalised, memorable, and exceptional experience for every guest.\nYou may have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or be looking to begin your career in a professional kitchen environment. A willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting are essential.\nWe are seeking individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate attention to detail, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will be a supportive team player with a proactive approach, helping ensure the kitchen always runs smoothly and efficiently.\nWho we are…\nHand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.\nDedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.\nHand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced Kitchen Porter looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Bailbrook House Hotel and apply now.\nHand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. 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