Kitchen Porter - Fermain Valley Hotel & Spa
Location: St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1ZZ
Salary: £13.82 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits
Job Type: Casual contract - hours as required
Come and join our Team...
We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter at Fermain Valley Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Perched high above Guernsey’s stunning southeast coast, Fermain Valley Hotel offers more than just breathtaking views - it’s a place where passion for hospitality and natural beauty come together to create truly unforgettable experiences.
Surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking the shimmering waters of Fermain Bay, our clifftop retreat is a haven for those seeking pure relaxation. Inside, uncompromising comfort, refined luxury, and heartfelt service define every moment, and it's our exceptional team who bring it all to life.
When you join Fermain Valley, you become part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team that thrives on delivering genuine warmth, personalised service with an emphasis on service, excellence & consistency, that guests remember long after they leave. Whether you’re working in our boutique rooms, refined restaurants, or welcoming reception, you’ll be part of a workplace that values passion, personality, and pride in everything we do.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Fermain Valley Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.
What will the role involve?
The role of Kitchen Porter at Fermain Valley Hotel is essential in supporting the delivery of an exceptional dining experience by ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade, the Kitchen Porter plays a key role in maintaining a smooth day-to-day kitchen operation.
As Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will centre around maintaining immaculate hygiene standards across all kitchen areas, including dishwashing, cleaning of equipment, and ensuring all back-of-house areas are organised and well-presented. You will support chefs by ensuring that equipment, utensils, and service items are clean, available, and ready for use at all times.
The role also involves assisting with basic food preparation when required, monitoring waste disposal, adhering to strict health and safety and food hygiene regulations, and supporting stock organisation and deliveries. You will contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen, helping the team deliver a seamless service while upholding the hotel’s standards of excellence in luxury hospitality.
This is a casual contract and will require working a variety of shifts including weekends which may vary depending on business.
Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive hourly rate of £13.82 per hour with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
- A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
- Uniform and meals on shift provided.
We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a strong team ethic. We work together to ensure our hotel operates seamlessly, allowing us to deliver a personalised, memorable, and exceptional experience for every guest.
You may have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or be looking to begin your career in a professional kitchen environment. A willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting are essential.
We are seeking individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate attention to detail, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will be a supportive team player with a proactive approach, helping ensure the kitchen always runs smoothly and efficiently.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.
Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.
If you're an experienced Kitchen Porter looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Fermain Valley Hotel & Spa and apply now.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
