Guest Service Assistant (Nights)

Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick; Horley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts on hotel stays

Gym access

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a friendly Nights Guest Service Assistant to deliver safe, welcoming and memorable experiences for guests during out-of-hours shifts at a UK property. Reporting to the Nights Guest Service Manager, you will help the hotel run smoothly overnight, ensuring guests feel valued and well cared for while maintaining brand standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior customer-facing experience, be able to work independently at night, and comfortable using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred.
• Able to work night shifts independently.
• Comfortable using MS Office and technology.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with guests, adapting approach to meet needs.
• Welcoming late arrivals on reception, ensuring recognition of repeat guests and VIPs.
• Providing drinks service on the residents’ bar.
• Preparing and delivering food from the 24-hour menu for night arrivals.
• Checking out early arrivals with accurate billing.
• Completing cleaning and setup for the next day.
• Supporting the night audit process.
• Ensuring fire and safety requirements are met.

Skills

Customer service experience

Night shift

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and guest-focusedNights Guest Service Assistant to help deliver safe, welcoming and memorable experiences for our guests during out-of-hours periods.

Reporting to the Nights Guest Service Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the hotel runs smoothly overnight, acting as a reassuring presence for guests and maintaining our high standards of service, safety and brand compliance.

Other businesses may call this role Night Porter

About the role

As a Nights Guest Service Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the hotel in achieving brand standards, guest satisfaction targets and company objectives, while ensuring every guest feels valued and well cared for.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with guests, adapting your approach to meet individual needs
• Welcoming late arrivals on reception, ensuring repeat guests, priority members and VIPs receive appropriate recognition and appreciation
• Providing drinks service on our residents’ bar
• Preparing and delivering food from our 24 hour menu for guests arriving through the night
• Checking out any early arrivals, ensuring accurate billing and a positive lasting impression
• Completing any cleaning and set up required to ensure the hotel is ready for the next day
• Supporting the night audit process
• Ensuring fire and safety requirements are met

Beyond day-to-day duties, you will be a role model for our values and culture, helping to ensure service excellence remains at the heart of everything we do.

Full details of the role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

About you

Ideally, you will have previous experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing role and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service. You are naturally attentive, able to anticipate guest needs, and confident working independently during night shifts.

You will also:

• Be comfortable using a range of technology, including MS Office.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with guests and colleagues.
• Remain calm, organised and solution-focused, particularly during quieter overnight periods.

What’s in it for you

Our rewards package includes:

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we’re here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.