Kitchen Porter

Job Ref: MAY1794

Branch: Claridge's

Location: Claridge's Hotel, London (West)

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: 8 hour shift, 5 days per week

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 30/10/2025

Closing date: 13/12/2025

We are seeking a exceptional Kitchen Porter to join Claridge's Back of House team.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge's is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge's has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge's. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as "annexe to Buckingham Palace". Claridge's has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the 'Foyer Reading Room', L'Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge's Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter's Room.

As a Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for:

Assisting in the Back of House Operations of the hotel, mainly in the kitchen areas. This job involves manual work, heavy lifting and working with chemicals.

Some of the duties will involve moving of stock, cleaning, and operation of the dishwasher, cleaning cooking equipment, pans, utensils crockery and keeping the kitchen areas clean safe.

You must be flexible to work both shifts, early starting at 7am. And Late shifts finishing at 11pm, some night shifts finishing at 7am weekends and bank holidays may be required.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

Entry requirements:

• Experience as Kitchen Porter within a hospitality environment would be beneficial
• Be a team player with good communication skills
• Ability to strive for the highest standards within a fast paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme 'Introduce a Star' where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children's Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.

• Retirement functions.

• Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

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.

Timeless Elegance in Mayfair

Step into the heart of Mayfair and discover Claridge's, an Art Deco icon that has epitomised understated elegance since the 1850s. Renowned for impeccable service, timeless design, and inspiring dining, this storied hotel offers signature suites and rooms with soaring views across London. From landmark restaurants to hidden-gem bars, every detail—from Afternoon Tea to cocktail hour—stirs the senses. There are many five-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge's.