Kitchen Porter

Job Ref: CG12174

Branch: Royal Station Hotel

Location: Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary/Benefits: NMW + Cairn Staff Rate + Other Benefits

Contract type: Casual

Hours: Part Time

Posted date: 04/11/2025

Closing date: 06/12/2025

Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn a place where you can build a career, you're proud of.

About the Role:

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running like clockwork—supporting the chefs and wider team by ensuring a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.

You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest levels of hygiene, washing up kitchenware, cleaning surfaces and floors, and ensuring all equipment is ready for use when it's needed.

You may also assist with food preparation during busy periods, and help unload and store deliveries—keeping the kitchen fully stocked and ready for service.

About You:

• A Hospitality Hero – You take pride in maintaining a spotless and organised kitchen that helps the whole team shine.
• A Team Player – You work well with others and follow direction to keep things moving smoothly.
• Cool Under Pressure – You're calm, reliable, and stay on task, even when things get busy.
• Proactive Organised – You manage your duties efficiently, keeping on top of routine tasks and supporting where needed.
• Physically Fit – You're comfortable on your feet all day, lifting deliveries and moving around the kitchen.
• Detail Focused – You're hygiene-aware and safety-conscious, ensuring all standards are met to keep the team and our guests safe.

About Us:

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.

At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits:

• Service Excellence Bonus: Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check,
• Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, and get expert financial tips—all in real-time,
• Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break,
• Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants,
• Spa Discounts: Self-care matters Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs,
• Retail, Cinema Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out,
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals,
• Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life,
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join
• 24/7 Support: We're committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
• Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year
• Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.

The Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle is a grade 1 and 2 Victorian listed building boasting elegant architecture, officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1850. Today, we offer spacious rooms, an indulgent bar and restaurant, an indoor heated swimming pool and a fitness centre within its iconic walls.

Benefits

Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme

Retail and travel discounts

Recruit a friend Scheme

Induction and training programme

Star of the Month Golden Ticket Award

Pension scheme

Cairn Academy' Training Development Opportunities

Uniform

Cycle 2 work scheme*

(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)