Heart of House Specialist (Kitchen Porter) - The Park Tower Knightsbridge Luxury Collection Hotel London

Role summary

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The Heart of House Specialist, commonly known as a Kitchen Porter, supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas, handling waste, receiving and storing supplies, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment. Previous kitchen, stewarding or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and a professional attitude. Candidates must follow food-safety, health-and-safety and hotel procedures while supporting chefs and service colleagues efficiently.

About the employer

The Park Tower Knightsbridge, part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, is an upscale hotel located near Hyde Park and Knightsbridge in London. The hotel serves international leisure and business guests and offers luxury accommodation, dining, meetings and event facilities. As part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, the property operates within established global standards for guest service, cleanliness, safety and professional development. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to access Marriott training, internal mobility and employee travel benefits, subject to eligibility. The kitchen porter role supports the hotel’s culinary and food-and-beverage operations, helping maintain the high standards expected of a luxury property. The position suits someone seeking practical hospitality experience and a pathway into kitchen, stewarding or broader hotel operations.