Kitchen Porter

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a  Kitchen Porter- Coreus by Clare Smyth to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.

 Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the world’s most sought-after destinations.

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A World of Rewards

• Competitive salary + service charge on a 45 hour week contract 
• Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
• Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry‑leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
• Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
• High street savings through Perks at Work
• 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service

We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day : 

As a Kitchen Porter- Coreus by Clare Smyth, you will play a vital role in the seamless operation of the hotel’s back of house, ensuring the immaculate maintenance of all stewarding equipment and dishwashing machinery. You will uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational excellence across all kitchen and food storage areas.

Your responsibilities will include the following, executed to the highest professional standards:

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness across restaurants, kitchens, and all food service and preparation areas
• Ensure storerooms remain impeccably organised, hygienic, and fully compliant at all times
• Rigorously uphold all hygiene, health, and safety standards

• Work in close partnership with the kitchen team to support flawless service delivery and an exceptional guest experience

What are we looking for?

A Kitchen Porter within Hilton’s luxury portfolio operates with integrity, professionalism, and a guest first mindset—working collaboratively with fellow Team Members to support culinary excellence. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Previous experience handling cleaning chemicals within a professional hospitality environment
• A valid and current food hygiene qualification or equivalent (documentation may be required)
• A genuine passion for service excellence and attention to detail
• A professional demeanour, strong work ethic, and pride in your environment
• The ability to perform effectively both independently and as part of a high performing team

Salary: Competitive