Night Porter
Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.
We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our Hotel Reception Team at the exclusive Everglades Hotel.
Under the leadership of our Inspiring General Manager, Sam Denning, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.
Typical hours are from 11pm-7am, including weekends.
The rate of pay for this position ranges from £9 - £12.25 per hour depending on your age.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, cash and credit card tips, employee discounts and opportunities for career progression and development. For further details about our employee benefits click here.
The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.
Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About You
We would love you to have a passion and commitment to excellent guest service.
About the role
To be responsible for the security of guests and the premises of the hotel; ensuring guests needs are met for their greatest enjoyment and for maximum profit contribution to the hotel.
* To serve and assist guests for the duration of the night.
* To provide the highest standards of service to guests, ensuring all guests needs and expectations are met.
* To be knowledgeable about the facilities and services within the hotel and the amenities and attractions in the locality.
* To ensure you are aware of all hotel services and are proactive in the sale of these to guests.
* To ensure you handle, store and deliver guest luggage to the appropriate destination.
* To ensure that customer areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.
* To receive cash payments for food and beverages sold and record food, drinks and goods sold to guests in residence, in accordance with operating procedures.
* To ensure all equipment and materials are used in correct manner and any problems are reported immediately.
* To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
* To maintain the security of stock areas at all times, immediately reporting any breaches.
* To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.
* To ensure that guest concerns, complaints and difficulties are dealt with courteously and efficiently, reporting them to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.
* To ensure all guest enquires are handled efficiently and effectively.
* Any other duties as required by management.
About the company
Our vision is to be recognised as a prestigious, family company providing the finest in Irish hospitality with style and excellence.
Required Criteria
* A right to work within the United Kingdom
* Good attention to detail
* Smart well groomed appearance
* Customer care experience
* Excellent communication skills
Desired Criteria
* Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths
* Previous experience of working nights
* Prior experience in a hotel or other customer-facing establishment of quality
Skills you'll need
* Hospitality
* Exceptional Customer Service Skills
* Reception skills
* Luggage Handling Skills
* Local Knowledge Skills
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