Job Description

Kitchen Porter

\xc2\xa321840 per annum

Hotel Indigo Coventry, Coventry

In the heart of Coventry\xe2\x80\x99s city centre, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find its latest gem, Hotel Indigo Coventry. As you would expect from a new boutique hotel, our 101 bedrooms are contemporary with a traditional twist and reflect the rich historic neighbourhood that Coventry has to offer. When you step into our carefully designed rooms, you\'ll immediately feel a sense of tranquillity and it\'s the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the vibrant neighbourhood. Inspired by Coventry, patterns and tones are celebrated throughout. We have three unique room styles starting with The Spinning Wheel which has taken inspiration from the textile and bicycle industry, Motor City where historical and contemporary links can be explored as well as Reimagining & Regeneration where old and new sit side by side as best seen in the iconic cathedral. Hotel Indigo Coventry is more than just a Hotel though; it\xe2\x80\x99s also the home of Cogs Restaurant which celebrates only the very best artisan craft of the local area, giving guests a unique experience and an authentic taste of the neighbourhood. Enjoy flavour-driven menus and witness the passion as our brigade prepare your meals right before your eyes in our open-concept kitchen. This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, somewhere where you can be yourself, talk about the stories of our wonderful neighbourhood and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo.
The Role: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our brigade. Our Kitchen Porters are key members of our back of house teams at Castlebridge Hospitality. We need someone who will carry out general cleaning duties and oversee the operation of pot -washing machinery to help deliver an excellent guest experience while ensuring back of house areas are clean and Health & Safety guidelines are observed. You\xe2\x80\x99ll support the Chefs with daily duties including assisting in the food preparation when required. This is an amazing opportunity to work in a professional kitchen and be part of a talented and dedicated team, cooking with the best possible ingredients. You may also see this as an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a thriving kitchen and for a potential first step into an entry level chef role. The Ideal Candidate: We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a confident Kitchen Porter with a positive, can -do attitude. You\xe2\x80\x99ll need to be able to work intuitively alone as well as with a team, so you\xe2\x80\x99ll need good interpersonal skills. The Kitchen is a fast -paced, challenging environment so the ability to work well under pressure is essential. Your role contributes directly towards the guests experience so you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to have great attention to detail and presentation standards. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from \xc2\xa350 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme " save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just \xc2\xa31 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme " free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.