Head Kitchen Porter

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.

The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.

At The Grand Hotel Birmingham, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Head Kitchen Porter

Kitchen porters are an essential role, who primarily ensure the chefs have the tools to meet the guest needs. It is a great role for anyone who wants to gain experience in a kitchen setting.

Salary: £27,000

What the role will involve

• Manage a team of hard-working individuals to ensure the highest standard of cleanliness and efficiency is achieved
• Work the pot wash, making sure that all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are correctly cleaned
• Ensure all team members follow strict scheduling for training and development
• Correctly dispose of all food and general waste produced by the kitchen
• Help keep the bin stores organised
• Ensure all daily and weekly tasks are completed to the highest standard by the team
• Be flexible to jump into any roll within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues

What you can bring to the role

• Outstanding hygiene standards are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends

 

Benefits:

• Competitive colleague and friend & family rates for overnight stays at the hotel
• 50% employee discounts on food and beverage at hotel outlets
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, which includes extensive discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities
• Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
• Free meals on duty in our dining facilities
• Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Rewards and recognition for living and breathing our company values
• Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
• Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
• Career development opportunities – including access to apprenticeship programmes
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Uniform provided