Kitchen Porter

Who we are:

We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.

Why work with Virgin Hotels:

Because it is fun, of course! But we appreciate that fun isn’t always enough – what else is in it for you?

• A day off for your birthday
• Generous family friendly policies and allowances
• Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
• Training and development including apprenticeships
• Teammate meals provided
• 4 x your salary life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay

Your mission:

Should you decide to accept it…

The Kitchen Porter is our backbone of the whole operation. You are an all-around team player from cleaning to restocking dishes while giving a helping hand where is needed. You are backing up every venue and we truly couldn’t do it without you. This position is made for a hard worker that loves a clean and organized work area. Someone who is a team player and is willing to give a helping hand where is needed. Having a positive attitude day in, day out is a must.

The Nitty-Gritty:

What exactly you will be doing…

• Clean and organized! You are Mr. Clean making sure that we are following heath codes is important. We want to make it a clean safe work environment.
• Do you have the look! You must eat, sleep and live clean. The Kitchen Porter will be helping to keep the Kitchen clean and having a clean uniform and appearance is a must.
• We have many outlets and need to get dishes from the venue location to the main dishwashing station. Meaning you are not just washing dishes you are moving them throughout the entire property safely.
• Communication is key! You are the support team for the chefs. Helping restock kitchen equipment making sure everything is clean and safe. Having a solid communication bond with teammates sets us up for success. Being able to listen and adapt is very important. Having a team that can communicate with one another is the heart of any organization.
• Teamwork! Yes, that right we are a working family. We rely on each other day in and day out. You treat everyone with respect both back and front of the house. If someone needs help, help them.

Background must-have:

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

Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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