JOB DESCRIPTION
Contract
01. Permanent
Start Date
Place
London, United Kingdom
MISSIONS
Kitchen Porter
We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Back of House Team at The Lanesborough.
Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.
Oetker Collection
Masterpiece Hotels
Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.
Candidate Profile
As a Kitchen Porter you will provide support to all Food & Beverage departments behind the scenes. You will take a hands-on approach to your role. You will be a team player to ensure that all china, glassware and silver ware to the highest standards, and that all operating equipment is stored in the correct manner so to avoid accidents and unnecessary breakages. You will ensure all back of house areas are maintained to the highest cleaning standard. You will ensure that all back of house corridors are cleaned and free from obstructions.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
1. Previous experience within a cleaning operation within a luxury environment is preferred.
2. Good COSHH, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Manual Handling knowledge required.
3. Good command of the English language.
4. Immaculate grooming standards.
5. Please note that this position requires Manual Handling and some Heavy Lifting.
BENEFITS
Financial Wellbeing
6. Competitive salary package
7. Discretionary Company Sick Pay
8. Additional holiday allowance
9. Season ticket loan
10. Enhanced Pension Scheme
11. Life Insurance
12. Complimentary dry cleaning
13. Safety shoes
14. Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area
Health & Wellness
15. Private Medical Insurance
16. Dental and Optical benefits
17. Complimentary meals on duty
18. Cycle to Work scheme
19. Flu vaccinations
20. Discounted chiropodist & massage treatments
21. Substantiality initiates
22. Social and sports activities
Career Growth & Personal Development
23. Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
24. Cross-departmental exposure
25. Partnered with industry-leading training providers
26. Internal learning gateway
27. Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
28. Subsidised professional qualifications and certified trainings
29. Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme
Recognition & Social Initiatives
30. Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
31. Long service awards
32. Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
33. 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
34. Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children's Xmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.)
35. Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)
36. Retirement parties
*Terms & Conditions Apply
PROFILE
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
If you wish to invest in Oetker Hotels, we encourage you to take this opportunity and we would be very happy to have you as member of our team.