Job description
You make it Hand Picked!
Established by Guy and Julia Hands in 1999, Hand Picked hotels has grown organically and through acquisition to become the 5th largest luxury hotel group in the UK – comprising 21 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge.
We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter, to join at Woodlands Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels
At Hand Picked Hotels, our Kitchen Porters play a vital role in making sure the kitchen and all of the equipment is kept clean and ready for service.
The person we are looking for will enjoy maintaining a clean working environment, being active and working with the Chefs to complete daily and weekly tasks. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and always be looking for ways to help the smooth-running of the kitchen. You may even be considering a career as a Chef in the future and if you do, we will help you to reach your goal. No experience is necessary although it would of course be welcomed, but a positive attitude and good work ethic is most important.
About you:
- You’ll have previous experience in a similar environment and role
- You’ll be a stickler for hygiene and be able to demonstrate best practice
- Your knowledge of food and technical skills will be outstanding
- You’ll feel comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment
- Most of all, you’ll have an approachable, positive and proactive manner
Our Benefits include:
- A highly competitive salary of £13 per hour
- A share of the service charge – 100% of which is split between the team
- Live in accommodation available at just £63.70 per week
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
- Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships and other recognised hospitality industry courses which are all supported by our learning and development team.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
About Hand Picked Hotels
CEO: Julia Hands
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.handpickedhotels.co.uk
Year Founded: 2001