Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Job Overview

The Maritime Hotel located in Bantry, County Cork is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team. This behind-the-scenes role plays a key part in maintaining an efficient and sanitary kitchen environment crucial for smooth culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Wash pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment ensuring high standards of hygiene.
• Handle disposal of kitchen waste and recycling correctly and responsibly.
• Assist chefs with general kitchen duties as assigned.
• Keep track of cleaning supplies and notify when stock requires replenishment.
• Strictly follow health and safety, as well as food hygiene protocols at all times.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in a similar kitchen or hospitality role is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and truly committed to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• A cooperative team member with a strong work ethic and a positive outlook.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks in a fast-paced kitchen setting.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Maritime Hotel is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity and inclusion. Discrimination on grounds such as race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any protected status is strictly prohibited. The employer is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during recruitment and employment to support individuals with disabilities.

About The Employer

The Maritime Hotel is part of The Gleneagle Hotel Group, a family-operated hospitality business rooted in Munster. As Munster’s largest tourism sector employer with over 500 team members at peak times, the group offers a range of career opportunities beyond just jobs, emphasizing purpose-driven roles and personal growth.

The organization boasts recognition as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality and holds Great Place to Work® certification, nurturing talent and career development internally. The culture champions teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and work-life balance, creating an empowering environment to innovate and grow both professionally and personally.

Additional Details

• Contract Type: Part-time
• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Application Deadline: Sunday 19th July, 2026