Kitchen Porter

Overview

Kitchen Porter (Seasonal) | Watergate Bay Hotel – CPU Kitchen

We’re here to share the joy of Watergate Bay for everyone, now and for the future.

That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have.

Through proper hospitality, active relaxation and thoughtful experiences, we create the time and space for guests and teams to feel their best.

Dedicated, loyal guests who love what we do. A committed team with a shared outlook. A deep, instinctive care for the environment around us. It’s what sets Watergate Bay apart from other hotels and drives us to find extraordinary talent to join us.

Our Seasonal Kitchen Porter role This is a full-time seasonal position starting in July, supporting us during our busy season.

At Watergate Bay Hotel, a kitchen is more than a place of work – it’s a vibrant, fast-paced environment where teamwork, care, and pride in craft come together. As our Kitchen Porter, you’ll play an essential role at the heart our CPU Kitchen team.

With your dedication, reliability, and eye for detail, you’ll be washing and sanitising equipment to keeping service areas spotless and will ensure our kitchen runs smoothly and remains a space everyone can take pride in.

Beyond keeping things clean and orderly, you’ll support our chefs with food preparation, assist with deliveries, and help wherever needed during service.

In return, you’ll be part of a community that promotes a work-life balance and be immersed into our full Watergate Bay Hotel experience.

• Ensuring the cleaning of all kitchen equipment, utensils, floor and working surfaces in the kitchen and adjacent areas, is carried out satisfactorily.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and personal hygiene to the standard required by the hotel and by law.
• Ensuring full refuse bags are removed and replaced promptly, and that full swing bins are removed and replaced immediately, clearing any spillages.
• Cleaning the floor area daily and at our Head Chef’s discretion.
• Sweeping and cleaning the corridors and passageways throughout the kitchen.
• Washing crockery, cutlery and ensure that work surfaces are clean and tidy.
• Cleaning all pots in the pot wash area, and to maintain cleanliness of the area.
• Helping with any preparation needed for daily service
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace, not only for yourself but also for those around.
• Correctly recording all waste in the appropriate method – no member of staff is to remove any item without first checking with a supervisor and completing the kitchen wastage book.

• A flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Previous experience within a similar role
• A team-player mindset
• Guest service focus with attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A genuine care about our team and our wider environment

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at:
  Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space Restaurants.
• Team discount at our Cubs coffee shops
• Team discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wave hunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment – one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and a positive culture where everyone is heard and supported, always.

Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come.