The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings; a landmark Grade II* listed property combining beautifully restored original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.
The Grand Hotel Birmingham features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail lounge bar, a British brasserie serving cuisine with a touch of French flair, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as our spectacular Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.
We warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Kitchen Porter
Kitchen porters are an essential role, who primarily ensure the chefs have the tools to meet the guest needs. It is a great role for anyone who wants to gain experience in a kitchen setting.
What the role will involve
• Work the pot wash, making sure that all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are correctly cleaned
• Ensure all dishes are clean and put away safely and securely
• Correctly dispose of all food and general waste produced by the kitchen
• Help keep the bin stores organised
• Keep the kitchen to a high level of cleanliness, ensuring all floors are frequently swept and mopped
• Be flexible to jump into any roll within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues
What you can bring to the role
• Outstanding hygiene standards are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends
Benefits:
Pay & Benefits
At the Grand Hotel Birmingham make every effort to reward and recognise the loyalty and hard work you provide by offering the following;
• £12.71 Per Hour - plus ervice charge to help your earning potential
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones – which increase year on year!
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer a £20 love to shop voucher to help you celebrate!
• Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) pro-rata
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season