Hall Porters

Prestonfield House Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

On-site parking

28 days holiday rising to 32

Paid training

Job summary

Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, is seeking an experienced Hall Porter to join its dedicated team. You will be the first point of contact for guests on arrival, require warmth and approachable manner, and take pride in appearance and communication.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, five days from seven, with on-site parking and free staff meals. The compensation package totals £33,040 per annum, comprising a £27,040 base and estimated £6,000 in gratuities, with training and career

Qualifications

• Experience as a hall porter or in a luxury hotel environment.
• Proven ability to be the first point of contact for guests.
• Warm, approachable manner with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for guests on arrival.
• Deliver high standards of hospitality and guest assistance.
• Work with the team to ensure smooth reception operations.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Hall Porter - Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

Competitive renumeration package £33,040 per annum

Prestonfield House, one of Scotland's most exclusive luxury hotels and holder of the AA's supreme accolade of Five Red Stars, is seeking an experienced Hall Porter to join its dedicated team.

Built in 1687 by the King's architect Sir William Bruce as the private residence of Edinburgh's Lord Provost, Prestonfield today is celebrated for its opulent interiors and historic grandeur. With 18 individually designed bedrooms, 5 luxurious suites, 3 historic private dining rooms, the celebrated Rhubarb restaurant, and the circular Georgian Stables Ballroom, Prestonfield is renowned for its heritage, elegance, and award-winning hospitality.

Our package includes:

• The on-target earning potential for this role is £33,040 per annum, comprising a base salary of £27,040 (based on £13.00 per hour working 40hours per week) plus a substantial share of staff gratuities estimated at £6,000 per annum paid monthy


• Full time permanent contract working 40 hours per week, working 5 days from 7


• Free staff meals and on-site parking


• 28 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years' service


• Paid training and shift breaks


• Workplace pension scheme


• Opportunities for career development within a celebrated, privately owned hotel

Being part of our friendly, dedicated team, you will be the first point of contact for our guests when they arrive at Prestonfield, you will have a warmth and approachable manner, take pride in your appearance, good communication and ability to work individually and as part of our team.

This position may also require covering Night Porter holidays, therefore experience of working on a self-performance is beneficial however we will provide extensive training and will help you to develop your skills in a nurturing environment.

Prestonfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and identities feel valued and can thrive