Kitchen Porter

About The Hoxton Charlottenburg

The Hoxton Charlottenburg in Berlin invites you to join a vibrant hospitality team. With 234 diverse bedrooms, an all-day dining wintergarden, lively lobby and bar, coffee bar, streetside terrace, and The Apartment meeting/events venue, it's more than a hotel — it’s a welcoming hub that blends great style with value and local neighborhood charm.

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be a crucial part of the back-of-house team reporting directly to the Executive Chef. Your responsibilities include ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently by maintaining cleanliness, organizing stock and delivery areas, supporting the chefs and service teams by preparing food stations, and upholding hygiene and safety standards to foster a smooth kitchen operation.

Key Duties

• Work swiftly to support kitchen operations.
• Maintain pristine cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Handle washing of pots, pans, plates, and cutlery, and return them promptly without prompting.
• Prepare and keep food prep surfaces clean and fully stocked with necessary plates and utensils.
• Manage unloading and systematic arrangement of deliveries and storage areas.
• Monitor supply levels like detergents and inform the Head Chef when orders are needed.
• Maintain constant communication with team members to ensure seamless kitchen workflow.
• Accept and execute additional tasks as assigned by management.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential.
• Motivated to learn and grow within a hardworking kitchen team.
• Possess strong team spirit and support others effectively on a daily basis.
• Open to contributing new ideas and embracing creativity in the kitchen setting.
• Willing to work hands-on without hesitation and learn from successes and failures.
• Efficient and action-oriented with a focus on getting tasks completed.
• Humble, without ego or drama, fostering a positive team atmosphere.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation with recognition for extra effort aligned with company values.
• 24 annual leave days plus public holidays and additional volunteer time with partner charities.
• Opportunity to innovate and thrive in a creative, supportive work environment.
• Extensive discounts within the wider Ennismore group, retained even after leaving.
• Complimentary overnight stay at The Hoxton and a dinner for two on starting.
• Meals provided during shifts supported by Pluxee Benefits Card and food vouchers.
• Regular social events from team drinks to biannual celebrations fostering camaraderie.
• Diversity and inclusion events annually to learn, celebrate, and impact positively.
• Access to expert mental well-being support via OpenUp platform.
• Corporate benefits discounts and a comprehensive learning platform with over 6,000 courses.
• Public transportation ticket (BVG) funded by the company.