Kitchen Porter ***luxury hotel in Edinburgh***

Incredible benefits

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team on a full time basis. We are looking for someone who is friendly, flexible and showcases a professional attitude and enjoys working as a team and independently. This position reports into the Head Chef.

Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh 

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern: Shift work 5 days on 2 days off 

Salary: £25,397 per annum + service charge 

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle. 

Key Responsibilities of a  Kitchen Porter:

• Assisting the kitchen team with preparing and cleaning kitchen areas before, during, and after service.
• Operating pot-washing machinery and maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Assisting chefs and waiters as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Checking chemical levels and managing inventory to ensure everything is in stock.

What are we looking for?

• A friendly, professional attitude with a flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

 What's in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Kitchen Porter ***luxury hotel in Edinburgh***

Incredible benefits

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team on a full time basis. We are looking for someone who is friendly, flexible and showcases a professional attitude and enjoys working as a team and independently. This position reports into the Head Chef.

Location: 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh 

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern: Shift work 5 days on 2 days off 

Salary: £25,397 per annum + service charge 

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotel’s two signature suites – The Archibald and The Isobel – boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle. 

Key Responsibilities of a  Kitchen Porter:

• Assisting the kitchen team with preparing and cleaning kitchen areas before, during, and after service.
• Operating pot-washing machinery and maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Assisting chefs and waiters as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Checking chemical levels and managing inventory to ensure everything is in stock.

What are we looking for?

• A friendly, professional attitude with a flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

 What's in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.