Kitchen Porter in Oxford

Parsonage Grill, belonging to the five-star Old Parsonage Hotel, is famous for its intimate, bohemian, and clubby atmosphere. The menu philosophy focuses on using the best local produce available to create a menu of sophisticated yet simple British dishes.

Parsonage Grill is part of ‘The Oxford Collection’; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant & Bar, and Quod Restaurant & Bar. We have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.

We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish. We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers. As a member of the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our Kitchen team at the Parsonage Grill.

The ideal candidate will:

• Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have effective time management skills
• Enjoy being part of a team

Typical duties of this role are:

• Ensure all cooking utensils, crockery, and any equipment used in food preparation are washed and dried thoroughly and returned to their correct storage place in the kitchen. This is to be done efficiently in order to ensure the chefs have sufficient equipment and resources during service.
• Assist in receiving/unpacking/storing any deliveries when requested.
• Adhere to Health, Hygiene, and Safety standards in the kitchen, as set out in the company Health and Safety policy using COSHH and HACCP precautions where necessary.

Requirements for the position:

• Experience in a similar restaurant is beneficial although full training will be provided

We offer a sensible shift pattern, across a 40-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £14.66 per hour, £30,493.00 per annum, including non-contractual service charge (tronc).

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Kitchen Porter Benefits:

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to develop within the Company
• Uniform provided
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Team awards and prizes
• Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.