Kitchen Porter - Award Winning Hotel

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the award-winning kitchen team at The Fish Hotel — one of Farncombe Estate’s most distinctive countryside hotels in the Cotswolds.

Set within our stunning woodland estate, Hook at The Fish delivers quality, sustainable cooking in a relaxed yet professional environment. Working in a 2 AA Rosette kitchen, you’ll be part of a friendly, organised and supportive brigade, playing a vital role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to start or build a career in hospitality, learn from experienced chefs, and be part of a close-knit team in a beautiful 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:

• £12.60 per hour

• Plus service charge (£2,000–£2,500 per year)

• 40 hours per week

• Includes evenings and weekends

• Meals on duty and uniform provided

🌿 Why you’ll love working here:

• 30 days holiday (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.