Kitchen Porter
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us:
Elmers Court Hotel & Resort offered the best of both worlds in one stunning location, within the glorious expanse of the New Forest National Park and bordered by the glittering Solent Coast. For a self-catering stay, check into the magnificent Tudor-style manor or choose an apartment within the grounds. Our spacious, en-suite hotel rooms are situated in the courtyard, just a few minutes’ walk from the main house.
All our guests can enjoy the benefits of staying on our fabulous 23-acre estate, including extensive gardens, superb spa and leisure facilities - indoor and outdoor swimming pools - and an excellent range of dining options. With easy access to river walks, local beaches and day trips to Southampton, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight, Elmers Court is the ultimate destination for an escape from the everyday.
About a role:
As a Macdonald’s Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in delivering an outstanding experience to all our guests. You should have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and a willingness to exceed our guest’s expectations. Often operating in the back office, you are the real ambassadors of our company and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.
Outline Job Description:
· To carry out daily, weekly and periodic cleaning schedules to the standard required and ensure the correct records are completed.
· To deliver and retrieve staff food in the canteen at specified times, and to ensure that the canteen is always clean.
· Wash all pots, crockery, cutlery, utensils and pans to a high standard, ensuring they are stored in the correct place and tidy.
· The disposal of all kitchen rubbish and maintenance of the compactor and waste bin room, ensuring all boxes are compacted and floors are cleaned.
· To empty and clean the dishwashers daily.
· Ensure that the restaurant plate wash, pot wash and banqueting plate wash are maintained and organised to reduce clutter during peak service times.
This position will include shifts working Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods, including bank holidays.
Salary: £7.00 per hour - £9.80 per hour
Min 0-6 months of experience
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay at all levels
- Uniform provided
- Parking available on-site
- Free meals when on duty
- Accommodation available on request
- Generous discount on regular room rates
- Referral programme
- 25% off food, drink and spa treatments across the group
- 20% discount on golf
- Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme and life assurance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action
- Wagestream app offering a real-time view of accrued pay and access to it
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 0-40 per week
Salary: £8.50-£9.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lymington, SO41 5ZB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter roles across Elmers Court Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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