The Store Hotel is a lifestyle luxury and boutique hotel set in the heart of Oxford. We sit in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Our 101-bedroom hotel will delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building’s former life.
At The Store, we pride ourselves on serving incredible food in a fantastic atmosphere. Behind every great kitchen is an organised, efficient support team.
We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Kitchen Porter to join our team, keep our kitchen running smoothly, and support our chefs during busy services. Whether you are looking for stable hours or want to kickstart your career in a professional kitchen, we provide a welcoming and supportive environment!
What You’ll Do
Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the wash-up area, utensils, crockery, and kitchen equipment clean and organised.
Support the Chefs: Assist with basic food prep tasks (like peeling vegetables) when needed.
Manage Deliveries: Help unload food deliveries and organize stock safely in the store rooms.
Safety First: Follow hygiene, health, and safety standards, including clearing waste and cleaning floors.
What We’re Looking For
A hard worker with a positive attitude who loves working as part of a team.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure during busy dining rushes.
Reliability, punctual, dependable, and comfortable with physical, hands-on work.
Flexibility to work a mix of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Experience: Previous kitchen experience is great, but not essential, we will train the right person.
Why Join Us?
At The Store, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating an environment where our team can thrive. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, working in our exceptional night team contributing to the overall success of the hotel.
Benefits
Meals on duty
Ongoing training provided - both in house and external
Apprenticeships
£32,040 OTE
Career progression and development - we invest in our people
Royal Cars taxis 50% discount for our people to and from work
Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 for general referrals and £500 if you refer a chef)
Review bonus and scheme (£50, £100, £200, E Bike's, Smart TV's and International overnight stays for 50 reviews plus)
Access to Wagestream
25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products
Discount on rooms and food and beverage
Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits and perks for everyone (high street discount, restaurants, and Employee Assistance)
Opportunities to win raffle prizes
Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day that we promise!
Brand pillars - we have four pillars that we live and breathe everyday!
Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments!
Team Awards and socials
Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023, 2024 and 2025 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action.
Go green - come and work with a company that are committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.
We’ve got 4 Brand Pillars that will also help you thrive
Legacy - The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building’s past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.
Discovery - Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.
Innovation - The Store is more than just a hotel it’s a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.
Community - As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together.
At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community – including all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.
