Job Ref: BRU1060
Branch: JA The Bruntsfield Hotel
Location: JA The Bruntsfield Hotel, Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: £12.71 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Shift pattern: Evening and weekend availability required
Hours per week: 0
Posted date: 01/06/2026
Closing date: 03/07/2026
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's charming Bruntsfield area, JA The Bruntsfield Hotel is a beautifully restored townhouse hotel that blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Overlooking the picturesque Bruntsfield Links, the hotel offers a unique and inviting atmosphere, just a short walk from Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre.
Known for its warm Scottish hospitality, JA The Bruntsfield Hotel prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences. With 74 stylishly designed bedrooms, versatile event spaces, and a renowned dining offering at The Neighbourhood Kitchen Bar, the hotel is a favourite destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, and locals alike. Whether hosting a memorable event, crafting exquisite culinary creations, or delivering attentive service to guests, every team member plays a vital role in maintaining the Bruntsfield Hotel’s reputation as a welcoming and sophisticated Edinburgh landmark.
Recently, The Bruntsfield proudly joined JA Resorts Hotels, a heritage hospitality brand with award-winning properties across Dubai, the Maldives and Scotland.
This exciting new chapter brings global expertise, world-class standards, and new opportunities for our teams. As part of the JA family, you’ll be connected to an international network of talent, innovation, and career development, all while helping us honour the warm, authentic spirit that makes The Bruntsfield truly special.
Key responsibilities of the Kitchen Porter will include:
- Washing and sanitising dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils
- Assisting with the basic food preparation as directed by the chefs
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy, and free from hazards
- Managing waste disposal in accordance with our environmental policies
- Supporting the kitchen team with general tasks as required
The Ideal Kitchen Porter:
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter is a plus, but not mandatory
- Strong work ethic and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment
- Team player with good communication skills
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff
Why Join us?
At JA The Bruntsfield, you'll find more than a job - you'll build a career within a global hospitality family. We offer:
- Competitive salary plus tronc - meaning your monthly earnings are topped up through service charge gratuities.
- Discounts on overnight stays for you at JA The Bruntsfield and our sister property JA Mar Hall and Friends family discounted hotel rates.
- 50% discount on food for you +3 guests, and 25% off beverages within the restaurant at JA The Bruntsfield, and JA Mar Hall.
- 50% discount on Spa treatments at our sister property, JA Mar Hall .
- Golf day discounts for you, friends, and family at our sister property, JA Mar Hall.
- Access to Wisdom, our confidential wellbeing support programme for you and your friends / family.
- Uniform provided.
- Free meals provided daily.
- Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme.
Edinburgh is many things but one thing that stands for above all else, soaring over the castle, festivals, and rich history, is a sense of community. Family, friends and neighbours, The Bruntsfield is rooted in this community spirit, especially during the winter season. Our boutique townhouse has been around 1861 when William Craig, a renowned doctor and botanist who resided here. We continue that tradition today, welcoming new friends and neighbours alike and guiding visitors to hidden gems only a true Edinburgian would know.
