Kitchen Porter

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Salary:
Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Salary:
Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: 30 Hours | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team... We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

-Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Salary:
Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: 30 Hours | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team... We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Join the team at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, a quintessential English retreat where centuries-old charm meets state-of-the-art wellness.

Here, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences - from indulgent spa breaks to award-winning dining at Cedar, our renowned 3 Rosette restaurant.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

The role of Kitchen Porter at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is essential in supporting the delivery of an exceptional dining experience by ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade, the Kitchen Porter plays a key role in maintaining a smooth day-to-day kitchen operation.

As Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will centre around maintaining immaculate hygiene standards across all kitchen areas, including dishwashing, cleaning of equipment, and ensuring all back-of-house areas are organised and well-presented. You will support chefs by ensuring that equipment, utensils, and service items are clean, available, and ready for use at all times.

The role also involves assisting with basic food preparation when required, monitoring waste disposal, adhering to strict health and safety and food hygiene regulations, and supporting stock organisation and deliveries. You will contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen, helping the team deliver a seamless service while upholding the hotel’s standards of excellence in luxury hospitality.

This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 30 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.

• A competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and…