Casual Porter ***luxury 5 star hotel in Edinburgh***
Incredible benefits & service charge
We are looking for a Casual Porter to join our Housekeeping team at ourluxury 5-star hotel in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a positive and welcoming attitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. As a key part of the team, youll need to be organized, proactive, and communicate effectively in English. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant and supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you!.
Location:100 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Employment Type:Casual
Working Pattern: Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)
Salary:£12.21 per hour
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.
We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.
100 Princes Street is our first hotel in Scotland and is home to 25 iconic guest rooms and five suites. The hotels two signature suites The Archibald and The Isobel boast direct views of Edinburgh castle. The interiors of 100 Princes Street are inspired by Scottish explorers and their travels. Scottish artisan weaver, Araminta Campbell, was commissioned to create five bespoke tartans for the hotel, that adorn the walls of every bedroom and suite. A number of bedrooms enjoy stunning views across Princes Street Gardens towards Edinburgh Castle. All guest rooms are equipped with every mod-con, including charging points for a variety of devices. The Wallace is our all-day lounge, dining room, well-stocked bar, library and tasting room, guests can dine on delicious hearty fare, made using the freshest local produce while sipping on a single malt or artisan gin, or relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea while gazing at Edinburgh Castle.
Key Responsibilities of aPorter:
* Deal with both clean and dirty linen daily, ensuring everything is handled efficiently and according to hotel standards.
* Handle and press guest laundry with care, maintaining a high level of quality.
* Keep the linen room organized, tidy, and well-stocked, ensuring there is always an adequate supply of linens for the hotels needs.
* Receive housekeeping deliveries and ensure that they are stored correctly in a timely manner.
What are we looking for?
* A friendly and welcoming attitude that ensures guests and colleagues feel valued and respected.
* Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling guest laundry and linens, ensuring that everything meets the hotels high standards.
* Ability to keep spaces organized and ensure that deliveries are managed effectively.
* The ability to work well in a team and assist other departments as needed.
* Good communication skills, particularly in English, as you will need to interact with both guests and the team.
Whats in it for you?
* Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
* Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
* 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
* Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
* Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
* Social and team building events per hotel.
* Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
* Free meals on duty.
* Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the Right to Work in the UK.
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