Steward/ Kitchen Porter

Position: Steward / Kitchen Porter

Reports to: Chef de Partie

What will I get?

• Competitive gross salary up to £36,500 per annum based on a 40‑hour working week, including a base salary of £26,500 plus a service charge of approximately £9,000‑£10,000 per year.
• Zero‑hours basis with the opportunity to move into a full‑time position, hourly rate £17.50 gross inclusive of service charge.
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Reward programmes, long‑service recognition, and employee appreciation incentives.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%.
• Complimentary dry cleaning.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• A vibrant social calendar and engagement programme, including team events, seasonal celebrations and a quarterly Chair’s message.
• Access to the HSF Health Plan, including dental reimbursement, 24/7 GP advice line and confidential counselling support, optical reimbursement, complimentary cover for your partner and children, high street and grocery discounts, discounted cinema tickets, and a wide range of retail offers, discounted gym memberships.

What will I be doing as Kitchen Porter?

To carry out all the required duties within the stewarding department and related areas, ensuring the maintenance of 5‑star safety and hygiene standards. This includes cleaning the operating equipment, such as China, glassware, and kitchen equipment, in the back‑of‑house areas.

Your specific responsibilities as a Steward:

• Assisting in the preparation of operating equipment for functions, inventories, and other requirements, and distributing them as needed.
• Washing and polishing all operating equipment and cooking utensils, ensuring their cleanliness before distribution.
• Emptying bins, clearing and sorting refuse for operating equipment according to the hotel's policy.
• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all areas related to refuse when necessary.
• Washing, disinfecting, degreasing, drying, and polishing all floor surfaces, walls, kitchen equipment, extract vents, ceilings, and other equipment before, during, and after each meal service, as well as when required.
• Assisting with the cleaning of operating equipment during banquet functions or at peak periods in the back‑of‑house areas related to the outlets.
• Cleaning the staff canteen and any equipment within, replenishing daily food supplies, beverages and condiments.
• Attending meetings and training as advised and required by Head Chef and HR.
• Maintaining own area materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape; reports defective materials and equipment to the Head Chef.

What are we looking for?

• 1–3 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Intermediate communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Proven organisational skills, working well independently, and capable of setting and meeting deadlines while delivering quality results.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality, with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Willingness to work on rotating shifts and flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.

Who are we?

We are a 5‑star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. Set in a 19th‑century building next to Sloane Square station and featuring a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty exceptionally designed bedrooms, the property has been elegantly restored to create unique experiences. Within one of London’s most stylish interiors, the hotel combines the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with a unique French touch. Designed as an exceptional and inspiring destination, it highlights the distinguished and historic pedigree of the Sloane Square Conservation Area in a private and intimate setting. Independently run, the hotel employs passionate, focused individuals with a determination to succeed. To assist us in hosting our wonderful clients, we are on the search for the ambassadors of this truly unique property. They will be given the opportunity to make their own mark while delivering an exceptional service of unparalleled quality.