Kitchen Porter

Role overview

This opportunity is for a Kitchen Porter at Malmaison in Liverpool. It is a permanent, full-time position based on a 40-hour week, with pay set at £12.80 per hour. The role is open for immediate start.

The kitchen porter plays an important part in keeping the kitchen and staff areas clean, organised and ready for service. You will support the kitchen team by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and by looking after the pot wash and plate wash areas. The job can be physically demanding, but it offers strong rewards and the chance to grow within the business.

This role may also suit someone looking to take a step toward a Chef career, as internal development and progression are actively encouraged.

Key duties

You will help the kitchen brigade by making sure hygiene standards are consistently maintained across the kitchen and back-of-house areas. You will also be responsible for supporting wash-up operations and helping keep everything running smoothly during service.

Pay and contract

The rate of pay is £12.80 per hour, based on 40 hours per week. The contract is permanent.

Benefits and perks

In addition to competitive pay, the employer offers a wide range of staff benefits, including discounted hotel stays, dining savings, learning support and wellbeing initiatives.

• Heavily reduced staff room rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality, with rooms from £65 per night.
• Friends and family room rates with 50% off the best available rate.
• 35% discount when dining in the company’s brasseries and bistros.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support career development.
• Discounts across a broad range of high street retailers, experiences and holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings of up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare cash plans covering dental, optical, medical and other services from £5 per month.
• Referral bonuses of up to £1500 for recommending new hires.
• Uniform provided.
• Wellness and national campaign days calendar with activities such as payday lunches, treats, National Popcorn Day and Mental Health Awareness Week.
• Access to Wagestream for real-time pay tracking, early wage access of up to 50% of earnings already worked, money management tips and salary-based saving tools.
• Complimentary stays on the 1st, 3rd and 5th work anniversaries, including dinner, bed and breakfast.
• Paid volunteering time of 2 days per year for work with sustainable charities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential support available 24/7 for the employee and family members.

Sustainability commitments

• All electricity is sourced from renewable energy, much of it from UK wind farms.
• A minimum of 70% of hotel waste is recycled.
• Bedrooms and public areas use a chemical-free cleaning system, while kitchens use an enzyme-based eco-friendly system.
• Employees can volunteer for sustainable charities for 2 days per year on full pay instead of working their usual duties.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

Who this role may suit

This position is suitable for candidates who are comfortable with hands-on cleaning and support work in a busy kitchen environment and who are available to start immediately.