Kitchen Porter/Steward
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Steward to join our award winning kitchen brigade at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is one of Scotland's leading 5 star hotels. As the largest 5 star hotel, we also have the biggest banqueting and meeting facilities of any hotel in Edinburgh with a capacity of up to 500 and our One Square Restaurant and bar.
The role involves the following:
To ensure the efficient running of the wash-up, pot-wash, skip room and back of house area to ensure the hygiene of the kitchen and stewarding areas. To assist the Executive Chef and Stewarding Supervisor in any reasonable duties.
- Clean crockery, silverware and copperware to the required standard
- Use cleaning chemicals, materials and implements in accordance with instructions provided
- Maintain the optimum levels of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen area
- Maintain the required standards of cleanliness in the back of house areas, including corridors, skip, and bin areas
- To carry out any other duties as required
Requirements:
Our expectations of you will have a passion for hospitality and are able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have a strong desire to improve on your skills and knowledge as well as:
- Must be a Team Player – Demonstrate experience of building positive working relationships and promoting team spirit.
- Good Understanding of English language
- Hard working
- Flexible and adaptable approach towards shift types and working hours
- Previous Kitchen porter experience is an advantage.
- Seek own solutions to the minor obstacles that occur from time to time
- To project a pleasant and positive professional image to all contacts at all times.
So why work for the world’s largest hospitality company?
- A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty.
- 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service
- Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates plus a free overnight stay with Spa access (for you and a plus 1) on the night of your induction
- 50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels!
- Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub
- 50% off Spa Treatments and £50 gym membership within our One Spa!
- 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
- Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
- Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,628.75 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Kitchen Porter: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter/Steward roles across The Sheraton Hotel and Spa's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,629 - £22,629 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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