Kitchen Porter - Eastbourne

The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our busy Back of House team When you join us:

• You will be working within Back of House team which is based within our Kitchen team
• You will be operating the dishwasher and manning the pot wash
• You will be responsible for general cleaning and all back of house areas
• You will be maintaining the cleanliness of the Staff Canteen and serving of staff food
• You will need to adhere to COSHH and food hygiene regulations - training will be given.
• You will be a working 35 hours per week, five days out of seven including weekends, evenings and bank holidays with some split shifts, so flexibility is key.

What we need from you:

• Good verbal and written English
• High standard of personal hygiene
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively to given daily deadlines
• Physically fit as some lifting is required
• Previous experience as a kitchen porter desired but not essential as full training will be given.

And in return, our benefits include:

• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• Financial support with industry qualifications
• Company personal contributory pension scheme
• Excellent staff rate of £50 Bed & Breakfast in any of the four Elite Hotels, subject to availability
• An attractive room rate for friends and family with a 50% discount off our selling price
• 30% discount on food, drinks and treatments
• A share in the Company Gratuities scheme
• An Employee Assistance program managed by Hospitality Action, including a free confidential counselling help line.
• A childcare voucher scheme

About us: Recently named as one of the "30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality" by The Caterer magazine, the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is the UK's only five-star hotel by the sea. Known also at 'The White Palace', The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, is situated on the unspoiled elegant Victorian seafront facing the English Channel and is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The hotel has 152 bedrooms and suites, swimming pool and Health Club, and two restaurants - The Garden, which exudes period elegance yet maintains an intimate atmosphere and offers a menu of British fare, and the two rosette-awarded Mirabelle, recognised for high-quality fine dining. Eastbourne, a vibrant town with a range of good shops and night-life, just 30 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from London, offers an excellent and affordable life-style.