Job Description
Kitchen Porter – New Mediterranean Restaurant Location: Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire Annual salary: £12.93 per hour Estimated Start Date: 14 December 2026
Be part of something new from day one!
We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join the opening team of our brand-new 60-cover Mediterranean restaurant at Hiddenwell
Our ambition is to achieve and consistently maintain a minimum Two AA Rosette standard, and a great kitchen doesn't run without a great Kitchen Porter
Working alongside our chefs and wider kitchen brigade, you'll play an essential role in keeping the kitchen clean, safe, organised and ready for service. You'll make sure the team has the clean equipment they need, help keep everything running smoothly during busy services and take pride in maintaining excellent standards behind the scenes
What You'll Be Doing
No two services are quite the same, but your role will include:
- Keeping our pot-wash and dishwashing areas clean, organised and running efficiently
- Cleaning crockery, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment
- Making sure chefs have clean equipment available when they need it
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen
- Completing daily cleaning and end-of-shift close-down duties
- Following food hygiene, allergen, Health & Safety and COSHH procedures
- Helping keep storage and waste areas clean and organised
- Separating waste and supporting our recycling and sustainability procedures
- Reporting equipment faults, breakages or safety concerns promptly
- Helping the kitchen team during busy services
- Where trained, helping with deliveries, stock organisation and basic food preparation
- Taking part in training and preparations ahead of the restaurant opening
What We're Looking For
You don't need to be a chef to make a big difference in our kitchen
We're looking for someone who is:
- Reliable – your team can count on you
- Hard-working – you're happy working in a busy, physically active environment
- Organised – you take pride in keeping your work area clean and tidy
- A team player – you're willing to get stuck in and help others
- Safety conscious – you understand the importance of following procedures and asking when you're unsure
- Positive – even when service gets busy
- Proud of high standards – you notice the details and want things done properly
Previous kitchen or hospitality experience would be useful, but it isn't essential. The right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important to us
Be Part of the Opening Team
This is more than joining an existing kitchen – you'll be helping us build one
Before we open, you'll receive training and get to know the kitchen, equipment and team, including training in food hygiene, allergens, COSHH, cleaning procedures and safe ways of working
You'll help us establish the standards we want to maintain from our very first service
Want to Build a Career in the Kitchen?
If you're interested in becoming a chef in the future, this could be a great place to start
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in areas such as food preparation, knife skills, food hygiene, allergens, stock rotation and kitchen organisation, with potential progression into roles such as Kitchen Assistant or Commis Chef
At Hiddenwell, our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect and Commitment guide how we work. We're looking for people who take pride in what they do, support the people around them and want to be part of creating something special
Why Join Us?
This isn't simply an opportunity to join an established kitchen. You'll be there at the beginning
You'll have the opportunity to help shape how the kitchen operates, influence menus and standards, develop the brigade and play a key role in establishing the reputation of an exciting new restaurant
At Hiddenwell, our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect and Commitment guide how we work. We want to create a kitchen where ambition and exceptional standards go hand-in-hand with teamwork, development and respect
Additional Information
- Full-time position – 40 hours per week
- Working 5/7 days per week including weekends and bank holidays
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future for this role.
- Salary: £12.93 per hour
Why Join Us
- Work in a picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
- Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
- Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
- Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
- Pension scheme
- Free Parking
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Excellent Induction and training programme
- Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
- On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities
People say you can't choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours/n
Kitchen Porter - Mediterranean Restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Hoar Cross Hall
At Hoar Cross Hall, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where creativity and passion for food thrive. Our picturesque location in Staffordshire not only provides a stunning backdrop but also fosters a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With benefits like complimentary spa days, discounts across our venues, and a commitment to staff well-being, we ensure that our team feels valued and inspired every day.
