Casual Kitchen Porter ***luxury hotel***

What’s in it for you from day one:

up to £14.42 per hour, plus other exciting benefits and perks!
Nutritious free meals on duty.
Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action.
Monthly tea parties.

We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Porter to join the culinary team at The Milestone Hotel & Residences. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our kitchen, where your care, attention to detail and willingness to support others will help our chefs deliver the exceptional experiences our guests remember. You will join a close-knit team where colleagues share knowledge, look out for one another and take genuine pride in the individual character and quality of the hotel.

Location: The Milestone Hotel and Residences

Employment Type: Casual

Working Pattern: To be discussed at interview

What you'll be doing:

You’ll play an important part in keeping our kitchen clean, organised and ready for every service, helping prepare and clean kitchen areas before, during and after service. You’ll operate pot-washing machinery, maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, monitor chemical levels and supplies, and provide practical support to chefs and waiting colleagues whenever needed. Through thoughtful teamwork, care and attention to the smallest details, you’ll help create a smooth working environment where colleagues can perform at their best and every guest can enjoy a quality experience at The Milestone Hotel and Residences.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for someone positive, dependable and flexible who enjoys contributing to a supportive team while being confident working independently when needed. You’ll understand the importance of hygiene and safety, manage your time well and remain calm and organised during busy services. Previous kitchen or hospitality experience would be welcome, but it isn’t essential as full training will be provided. More importantly, you’ll bring a willingness to learn, care for your colleagues, pride in maintaining a clean and efficient environment and the attention to detail that helps make every experience at The Milestone Hotel & Residences special.

About us:

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences is a beautiful five-star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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