Head Kitchen Porter, 2 AA Rosette country house hotel, Hertfordshire
Reference: DDH1720
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Salary: £14 per hour (about £32,760 a year), plus tronc of up to £5,000 a year
Contract: Permanent, full time, 45 hours a week
Live-In: Accommodation available at up to £110 a week (not essential)
This beautiful country house hotel is the ideal retreat for business and pleasure, set in the Hertfordshire countryside. It has a 490-acre farm, 29 bedrooms, a 2 AA Rosette restaurant and nine function and conference rooms, and it’s a popular year-round wedding venue. It’s a busy, high-quality operation, and the kitchen team is central to every guest’s experience.
The hotel is looking for an experienced Head Kitchen Porter to lead the porter team and keep the kitchen running to the highest standard. Moving to the area? Live-in accommodation is available at up to £110 a week, so relocating is easy. You don’t have to live in, and local candidates are just as welcome.
Tasks
The Role
As Head Kitchen Porter, you’ll lead the kitchen porter team and take charge of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation across a busy 2 Rosette kitchen. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and the brigade on restaurant service, weddings and functions. The role is 45 hours a week over five days, on a rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, train and support the kitchen porter team
Plan porter rotas and cover for busy services, weddings and events
Set and check daily cleaning schedules and regular deep cleans
Keep the kitchen, stores and equipment clean, hygienic and organised at all times
Make sure crockery, glassware, utensils and equipment are washed and stored correctly
Order and monitor cleaning chemicals and supplies, and follow COSHH procedures
Report equipment faults and help keep machinery well maintained
Manage waste, recycling and composting
Help the chefs with food preparation when needed
Keep to health and safety rules, and report any hazards or incidents
Profile
Key Requirements
Solid experience as a Kitchen Porter in a busy, quality kitchen
Experience of leading or supervising other porters, or ready to step up
Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene, COSHH and health and safety
Well organised, with a strong eye for detail
Physically fit for demanding kitchen work
Good communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, punctual and methodical
Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
This role would suit a dependable, experienced Kitchen Porter who takes pride in running a busy kitchen to a high standard and is ready to lead a team.
We offer
£14 per hour (about £32,760 a year)
Tronc of up to £5,000 a year
Live-in accommodation at up to £110 a week (not essential)
A permanent, full-time role at a prestigious 2 Rosette country house hotel
A stunning 490-acre countryside setting
A supportive, friendly team and a varied, year-round operation
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Porter ready to lead a team at a respected country house hotel, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Additional Information
CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).
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