Kitchen Porter

Devonshire Group; Pilsley CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hotel group is looking for a Kitchen Porter at their location in Pilsley. This full-time role provides individuals with a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow within the hospitality industry. Responsibilities include cleaning and assisting in a busy kitchen environment. Applicants should be professional and enthusiastic, with no prior experience required. The position offers benefits like free meals during shifts and discounts, alongside a competitive salary and tips, making it a great entry point into the restaurant business.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Generous discounts on food and beverages

Free access to Chatsworth

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Chatsworth events

Life Assurance Scheme membership

Qualifications

• Professional and enthusiastic with a passion for the industry.
• Willingness to improve standards.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, mopping, washing pans, and operating the dishwasher.
• Assisting in a busy kitchen environment.

Job description

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Reference: AUG20258362

Expiry date: 15:29, Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Location: Bakewell

Benefits: Please see our benefits and culture page

We have a great development opportunity at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow for a Kitchen Porter with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

You will receive discretionary tips that can increase your hourly rate by up to 82p on average. A full time employee will receive around £1,700 per year in tips alone.

Working in a busy 4 AA star Country Inn that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, you will be able to work a variety of shifts.

Your duties will be varied and will include cleaning, mopping, washing pans and operating the dishwasher. The role is very hands on and will give the successful candidate great experience in the restaurant business.

The inn itself is situated on the picturesque Chatsworth Estate in the small village of Pilsley. There are great road links to the surrounding towns of Matlock, Bakewell and Chesterfield as well as many others.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits such as:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Chatsworth.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

The right candidate will be professional and enthusiastic. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards. Previous experience is not required.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.