Kitchen Porter - The Royal Hotel

Job Posted: 2 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs

Vacancy: Kitchen Porter – The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is seeking kitchen porters to join our talented kitchen team at the Island’s premier 4 Silver Star luxury hotel. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and structured kitchen, being a part of our our 2 AA Rosette standard

About Geranium Restaurant

The Geranium Restaurant at The Royal Hotel has proudly held 2 AA Rosettes for over 30 years. The restaurant has also won a Beautiful South Restaurant of the Year Award for 4 consecutive years and has recently been nominated for a Visit England Award. Our dishes are highly praised by critics, including a 5-star rating from Matt and Cat’s Eating Out Guide. Geranium has also been a hub of development for talented chefs such as Sarah Hayward, who began her career with us before winning the Michelin Young Chef of the Year Award in 2023, now Head Chef of 2 Michelin Starred, Hand & Flowers.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a willingness to learn, and do so to to some of the highest standards. We have a proven track record of developing a skills and abilities, and you will have the chance to absorb knowledge from some of the best chefs and largest kitchens on the Isle of Wight.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness both inside and outside the kitchen.
• Ensure you and your team uphold the highest standards of food hygiene.
• Assist the Head Chef in maintaining an efficient workspace.
• Respond to requirements of chefs and front of house to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain and look after kitchen equipment.

What We Offer

At The Royal Hotel, we pride ourselves on creating a dynamic, engaging, and supportive work environment, where chefs are encouraged to thrive and develop. Our team describes the kitchen as “exciting, structured, and upbeat.” In return for your talent and dedication, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Shared monthly tips
• 28 days holiday per year
• Nest Pension Scheme
• A full training plan and induction
• Staff loyalty discount card
• Annual birthday meal voucher
• Discounted car ferry travel

Please note: We do not currently offer live-in arrangements. Permanent positions are dependent on a successful probation period.

We’re looking for candidates who ideally have experience working in a similar role, however training will be provided for a candidate new to the role.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter to Head Chef Jacob Gough at [email protected] . Note that applications without CV and cover letter may not be considered, and applications may be assumed unsuccessful if no contact is made a week beyond the adverts closing date.