Part Time Kitchen Porter - Dormy House Hotel & Spa

🌟 Looking for a part-time role in a beautiful, award-winning kitchen?

We’re on the lookout for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the team at Dormy House Hotel & Spa — part of Farncombe Estate and home to some of the Cotswolds’ most celebrated dining experiences.

At Dormy, you’ll be working within a high-quality, professional kitchen environment, supporting a talented brigade delivering exceptional food across our restaurants. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close-knit, supportive team while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

🍽 What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the kitchen team with pot wash and general cleaning duties
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, tidy and organised at all times
• Assisting with basic food prep where required
• Ensuring health, safety and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Supporting the smooth running of service during busy periods
• Working closely with chefs and front-of-house teams

✨ What we’re looking for:

• A strong work ethic and willingness to get stuck in
• A reliable, positive and team-focused attitude
• Good attention to cleanliness and organisation
• The ability to work evenings and weekends
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential

💰 The details:

• £13.45 per hour
• Plus service charge (£2,000–£2,500 per year, pro rata)
• 28 hours per week over 4 days
• Includes evenings and weekends
• Meals on duty and uniform provided

🌿 Why you’ll love working here:

• 30 days holiday (pro rata), rising to 35 after 5 years
• Birthday lunch on us 🎂
• Mental health first aiders & Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free wellbeing resources (online fitness, mindfulness & nutrition)
• High Street discounts & cashback card
• Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine, spa products and more
• £1,000 recognition award
• Up to £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus
• Premium pay for Christmas & New Year shifts
• Optional low-cost healthcare cash plan
• Free, in-person financial planning advice
• Career opportunities across our award-winning estate
• Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities

At Farncombe, we are proud to be a B-Corp certified company and members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to a workplace built on respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity — with wellbeing and development at the heart of what we do.

🚗 Due to our rural location, you’ll need your own transport (WR12 7LJ).

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.