Job description
De Vere Tortworth Court
Kitchen Porter (Live In Accommodation Available)
Are you dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
Become a valued member of our team at De Vere Tortworth Court, as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy some excellent benefits including free meals on duty, free use of our gym facilities, complimentary hotel stays every year and access to your wages whenever you need it!
As a Kitchen Porter you will be an essential member of our back-of-house team working at the heart of the Hotel, to support the Kitchen team. You will maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas and attention to detail will be at the heart of what you do.
For those interested in developing their culinary skills, you will be able to learn from and support the Chefs with basic food preparation with access to training & development, although this aspect of the role is not essential.
This role involves a mixture of shifts including earlies, lates and weekends on a rota basis. Live in accommodation is available on site if required.
What we look for in a Kitchen Porter:
- A flexible can-do attitude and someone who takes pride in their work
- Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role
- Punctuality and good levels of attendance
- Most of all, you will share our values which include fostering valued relationships, having a genuine approach and paying attention to every detail
Join us at De Vere and be part of our team where your work and commitment will be both valued and rewarded!
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Kitchen Porter.
- £10.42 per hour plus a share of the Restaurant service charge up to £250pcm
- Live in accommodation (if required) is available on site
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
De Vere Tortworth Court is a hotel that definitely has the WOW factor: a magnificent Grade II listed mansion house in South Gloucestershire, complete with sweeping drive entrance, Victorian arboretum and 30 acres of grounds making it a truly unique place to work. There are 201 bedrooms and suites, 14 meeting and event spaces including the Atrium, 2 Restaurants and bars and a Leisure Club & Spa offering treatments.
Your commute: we're just a short way from J14 of the M5 and 20 mins from Bristol Parkway station, and commutable by car from Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud and the southern Cotswolds.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.