Deputy Back of House

**At Whittlebury Park we are looking for a well organised, efficient colleague to join our Kitchen team as a Deputy back of house & kitchen porter.**

Nestled in hundreds of acres of ancient parkland, Whittlebury Park offers an award-winning 254-bedroom four-star hotel, conference, and training centre. We also have Murray’s, our fine dining 3 AA Rosette winning restaurant, luxurious spa and 36-hole championship golf course. Not to mention our Leisure club, boasting its excellent facilities including a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.

**Salary**:
Up to £28,000.00 per annum (based on 45 hours per week)

**What will you do?**

**As a Deputy back of house & kitchen porter you will**:

- Be responsible for the day-to-day organisation & cleaning of the delivery area & external areas of the hotel. Monitoring & supporting high standards of cleanliness consistently.
- Build, manage and motivate the team of kitchen porters whilst monitoring efficiency and cleaning rotas, reporting to Head chef any areas of concern.
- Accept deliveries ensuring all items are correctly delivered & within date codes, storing them in the appropriate secured locations as instructed. Ensuring the correct procedure is adhered to & records kept in line with the company Food hygiene policy
- Drive change and innovation to achieve continuous improvements in cleanliness and organisation
- Implement the Health and Safety policy & ensure the delivery area is free from obstructions and be aware of unsafe practices, such as dangerous stacking, so that these practices can be superseded by safe procedures.

The hours of work will vary and will include weekends, early mornings/late evenings, and holiday periods.

This list of duties cannot be exhaustive due to the requirements of the hotel industry. Therefore, you may be required from time to time to carry out reasonable tasks as requested by management.

**Benefits**:
At Whittlebury Park, we believe in rewarding our dedicated staff with a fantastic range of benefits. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

- **Free Golf & Leisure Membership**: Complimentary access to our Leisure Club if you work a minimum of 40 hours per month, and a complimentary Golf Membership if you work a minimum of 60 hours per month.
- **Free Staff Meals**: Enjoy a delicious meal on us while on duty.
- **Healthcare Cashback**: Receive cashback on essential healthcare expenses (contracted hours staff only).
- **Employee Awards**: Be recognised and rewarded for your hard work and dedication, whether through our Employee of the Month scheme or Welcome to Workdays.

**Exclusive Discounts**:

- **Food & Beverage**: Up to 50% off food and drink, including our popular Sunday carvery.
- **Spa Products and Treatments**: Treat yourself to discounted spa products and treatments, plus exclusive staff offers.
- **Hotel Stays**: Benefit from discounted rates on luxurious stays.

Join us at Whittlebury Park and take advantage of these amazing benefits while working in a stunning, award-winning environment. Whether we are hosting corporate working groups, family celebrations, wedding parties, or providing a tranquil retreat for guests seeking respite from the stresses of life, our mission is always to make someone’s day.

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/05/2025