Seasonal Kitchen Porter | Another Place, The Machrie | Kitchen
Offering a competitive salary, monthly tips, use of our Championship Links Golf Course, and an annual £2,598 Islay Living Allowance (paid monthly) for all off-site team.
Wild coastlines, big skies and a close-knit island community set the rhythm of daily life on Islay. Exhilarating and revitalising, vibrant and relaxed - the wonder of the wilds here is limitless.
Set within this captivating landscape lies Another Place, The Machrie. Originating from the Gaelic term ‘machair’, The Machrie offers elevated comforts and unforgettable experiences.
Our Seasonal Kitchen Porter role:
This position is offered on a fixed term basis until mid-November, prior to our seasonal closure.
We’re looking for a dynamic and dependable Seasonal Kitchen Porter to support our kitchen team at Another Place, The Machrie.
With your dedication and attention to detail, you'll help maintain a clean and organised kitchen. From washing and sanitising dishes to keeping preparation areas tidy, you’ll ensure a smooth operation that everyone can take pride in.
But it’s not just about cleaning and organization. You’ll also help chefs prepare ingredients, handle deliveries, and support the wider kitchen team, gaining valuable experience and building a strong foundation for your culinary career.
Along the way, you’ll be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and kindness, in a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities to grow.
As our Seasonal Kitchen Porter you’ll be:
- Ensuring the cleaning of all kitchen equipment, as required by the Executive Chef and Head Chef, such as utensils, and floor and working surfaces in the kitchen and adjacent areas, is carried out satisfactorily.
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Carrying out other duties as required to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Management.
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Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and personal hygiene to the standard required by the hotel and by law.
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Ensuring full refuse bags are removed and replaced promptly, and that full swing bins are removed and replaced immediately, as well as clearing any spillages.
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Cleaning the floor area daily and at the Chef’s discretion.
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Sweeping and cleaning the corridors and passageways through the kitchen.
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Washing crockery, cutlery and ensuring that work surfaces are clean and tidy.
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Cleaning all pots in the pot wash area and maintaining cleanliness of the area.
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Helping with any preparation needed for daily service.
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Assisting the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
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Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace for all.
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Correctly recording all waste in the appropriate method.
The skills you’ll be sharing with us:
- A flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
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A cool head in a high-pressure kitchen environment
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Responsibility, accountability, reliability
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An interest and passion for the food industry
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A strong guest service focus
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Experience in a similar role
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High attention to detail
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Team motivated outlook
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Ability to remain calm under extreme pressure
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Responsibility, accountability, and reliability
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Passion for our team and our wider environment
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An interest in sustainable food practices
Even better if you have:
- A valid driving licence and use of a personal vehicle (desirable)
- Previous experience of island living, or equivalent (desirable)
Life at Another Place, The Machrie
On Islay, The Machrie embraces all-season island living. Due to the hotel’s remote location, you will require a valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle. We also offer team accommodation within same-sex residences (where possible).
For our guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after, welcome. It’s the heart and soul of our active relaxation concept, made possible by the people on our team.
What we’ll offer you in return:
- A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the West Coast of Scotland
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A welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
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Accommodation (as required, dependent on availability)
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Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
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Use of our Championship Links Golf Course (7,000 yards from the back trees, rated one of the world's top 100), regardless of ability
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Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place – The Machrie, Another Place – The Lake, SeaSpace, and Watergate Bay Hotels
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Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our variety of restaurants (including 18 Restaurant and Bar)
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Team social events throughout the year
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Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
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If you come alive in nature and have a genuine desire to expand your hospitality skills in a location where your attitude and experience truly matter, Another Place, The Machrie is the place for you.
If you would love to join us as our Seasonal Kitchen Porter, apply now and be part of our journey at Another Place, The Machrie.
