Kitchen Porter
The Malone Hotel are seeking a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to support our culinary team at our 4* boutique hotel. This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week), and the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment, with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Wash and sanitise dishes, cutlery, pots, and kitchen equipment.
Keep kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas clean and organised.
Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling procedures are followed.
Assist with deep cleaning tasks as scheduled.
Unload and store deliveries properly, ensuring correct stock rotation.
Ensure kitchen stations are stocked with clean utensils and equipment.
Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages to the chef or supervisor.
Support chefs with basic food preparation, such as peeling and chopping ingredients.
Assist in plating and food presentation when needed.
Maintain open communication with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment (preferred but not essential).
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and handle pressure.
Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.
Physically fit and able to lift heavy items when required.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Company Benefits:
As an award-winning, family-owned hotel, we offer our staff the chance to become “part of the family!” Your employee benefits will include the following:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Internal growth and professional development opportunities.
28 days holiday for full-time staff.
Departmental incentives including employee discounts on hotel stays and dining.
Free parking.
Discounted friends and family rates.
This job description is not exhaustive, therefore, the job holder may be required, from time to time, to conduct tasks as and when requested by Hotel Management.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
Please ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process.
Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well within a large team.
- A positive and friendly attitude.
- Right to work and live in the UK.
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Establishing Rapport With Clients
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
The Malone Hotel
The Malone is a veritable secret, a hidden treasure boasting everything you want in a hotel: spacious bedrooms and suites, function rooms for inspirational wedding celebrations or corporate events and the very best of that famous Irish hospitality, every step of your stay. The Guinness is perfectly poured in our Greyhound bar – enjoy with some smoked salmon and wheaten bread or indulge in a meal to remember in the Gallery Restaurant. Here at The Malone, we have generations of experience in welcoming guests. First opened in 1945 as ‘The Bowness’, for the last 30 years, The Malone has been owned and run by two generations of the Macklin family. Relax and unwind with us. A warm Irish welcome to you!
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team. As a family owned hotel, you're not only part of the team, you're part of the family. Our commitment to our people is to deliver a great place to not only work, but thrive. Relationships are important to us, those we have with our guests and with one another. The Malone inspires its teams to live by the company's core values; - Treat people really well - Openness, trust and understanding - The highest standards - Perseverance and enjoyment - One step ahead - Flexibility Internal development and progression is key to our success, having been in business for 30 years.
Our benefits
We believe everyone has the right to grow and develop and we actively encourage those who want to make a career in hospitality, with internal and external training. Employees have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits whilst working at The Malone Hotel.