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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.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About The Park Tower Knightsbridge Luxury Collection Hotel London
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.