Senior Kitchen Porter

Competitive renumeration package £37,200 per annum

Prestonfield House, one of Scotland's most exclusive luxury hotels and holder of the AA's supreme accolade of Five Red Stars, is seeking a Senior
Kitchen Porter to join its dedicated team.

Built in 1687 by the King's architect Sir William Bruce as the private residence of Edinburgh's Lord Provost, Prestonfield today is celebrated for its opulent interiors and historic grandeur. With 18 individually designed bedrooms, 5 luxurious suites, 3 historic private dining rooms, the celebrated Rhubarb restaurant, and the circular Georgian Stables Ballroom, Prestonfield is renowned for its heritage, elegance, and award-winning hospitality.

• The on-target earning potential for this role is £37,200 per annum, comprising a base salary of £31,200 (based on £15.00 per hour, working 40hours per week) plus a substantial share of staff gratuities estimated at £6,000 per annum (paid monthly)
• Full-time permanent contract working 40hours per week
• Free staff meals and on-site parking
• 28 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years' service
• Paid training and shift breaks
• Workplace pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development within a celebrated, privately owned hotel

As Senior Kitchen Porter, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day running of our busy kitchen operations, helping to ensure the kitchen porter team works efficiently and maintains the high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation expected at Prestonfield House.

Alongside the duties of a Kitchen Porter, you will help coordinate workloads during service, support and guide team members, and ensure that pots, pans, cooking equipment and utensils are cleaned and readily available to the chefs. You will help maintain high standards across all kitchen areas, oversee the correct handling and storage of equipment, and ensure cleaning routines and waste management procedures are followed.

You will lead by example, helping new team members settle into their roles and providing guidance and support when needed.

Candidates should have good communication skills and ability to work individually and as part of our team.

Similar supervisory experience is beneficial however we will provide extensive training and will help you to develop your skills in a nurturing environment.

Prestonfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and identities feel valued and can thrive