Conference Porter

RBH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join RBH as a Conference Porter and play a key role in ensuring guests have a memorable experience. Your responsibilities will include setting up event spaces, assisting during events, and maintaining standards of service and cleanliness in our conference facilities. We are looking for team players with a willingness to learn and deliver outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family

Extra days holiday for your birthday

Flexible working arrangements

Pension

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar manual role is preferred.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up event rooms according to guest requirements.
• Assist during events to ensure they run smoothly.

Skills

Time Management

Manual Handling

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

The Met Hotel Leeds , King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HQ

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, we are looking for someone who is keen to get their sleeves rolled up and take the lead in setting the scene, ensuring our guests have a fantastic experience regardless of whether they are attending a corporate meeting, A Christmas Party or a Wedding!

The Conference Porter role involves a range of duties, including;

• Ensuring conference and events rooms are set up to a high standard and accoding to the guest requirements before they arrive - This does require a high level of manual handling including moving tables, chairs and heavy equipment throughout our conference and event spaces.
• Servicing the rooms during the event and being ready to help make sure the event runs smoothly on the day
• Clear down and cleaning of the meeting rooms once the guests have departed
• Assist in banqueting set ups and turn rounds
• Store and maintain conference equipment
• Ensure all meeting rooms are maintained on a daily basis and set to standard, even when not in use
• Be able to respond to the changing needs of the guest in a timely manner.
• Carry out additional duties in support of the wider Food & Beverage Team including supporting with Room Service and Bar when required.

Our Food & Beverage team are like a family, and we work together to deliver outstanding guest service to our guests by offering timely, efficient, knowledgeable, and truely remarkable service. We are an enthusiastic, authentic bunch of individuals who truely care about teamwork and great service!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Conference Porter, you will need the following qualities and skills.

• Previous experience in a similar manual style role including; lifting heavy equipment and moving tables and chairs would be an advantage.
• Good Time Management and able to achieve tight deadlines whilst not compromising on quality
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• Extra days holiday for your birthday
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

To learn more about our full benefits package, to watch our employee benefits video.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact .

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The Met Hotel Leeds King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HQ

• Job Ref RBH14645
• Branch The Met Hotel Leeds
• Location Leeds
• Salary/Benefits up to £11.44 per hour + Great Perks!
• Contract type Temporary/Seasonal
• Hours Part Time
• Shift pattern Flex contract
• Hours per week Flexible contracts
• Date posted 08/08/2024
• Closing date 21/09/2024

Opening in the late 1800's The Met Hotel Leeds has welcomed guests to Leeds for over a century.

Designed by local architects Chorley & Connon, this hotel is renowned for its Victorian terracotta facade and stone cupola taken from the city's demolished 4th White Cloth Hall. Today, The Met Hotel Leeds is still a much-loved landmark in Leeds' cityscape, blending its original design with contemporary interiors to create a 4-star city centre retreat.

At our restaurant and bar, you can enjoy seasonally inspired dining and drinking, with menus crafted from local ingredients - all in a stylish setting.

Perfectly suited for weddings, meetings, and conferences, The Met Hotel Leeds is home to 15 flexible modern event spaces ideal for any occasion.

Just minutes from the train station and close to the city's prestigious shopping quarter, bars and restaurants, The Met Hotel Leeds is ideally located for city breaks, business trips and events.

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Created on 24/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom