Kitchen Porter

Job Details

Role: Kitchen Porter – Arcus at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

40 hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)

About Us:

This summer, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a reliable, hard‑working Kitchen Porter to keep our kitchen running smoothly. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness, supporting the kitchen team and ensuring a safe, efficient working environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate dishwashers and cleaning equipment to maintain spotless plates, cutlery and kitchen tools.
• Clean appliances, work surfaces and non‑food contact areas to high hygiene standards.
• Support stock storage, deliveries and yard maintenance.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain excellent personal hygiene.
• Use chemicals, detergents and sanitising products safely and correctly (training provided).
• Assist kitchen staff and drivers with internal deliveries when needed.
• Attend required kitchen and food safety training.

Who You Are:

• 1 year of experience as a Kitchen Porter.
• Basic English communication (CEFR A1).
• Able to follow instructions, work safely and stay organised.
• Bonus: Level 2 Food Safety, COSHH training, hotel kitchen experience.

What’s In It for You:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re energetic, organised and enjoy working in a fast‑paced kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.