HOTEL PORTER

Grantley Hall Group Limited; Ripon; On-site; GBP 22,376 - 27,349; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with service

Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels

50% off food and 20% off beverage

Team appreciation and wellbeing activities

Refer a Friend Scheme with bonuses up to £1000

Job summary

Grantley Hall Group Limited in Ripon is seeking an enthusiastic hospitality professional to ensure every guest has an excellent experience. Responsibilities include assisting with luggage, maintaining the hotel's standards, and engaging with guests regularly.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, passionate about hospitality, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers benefits including a monthly service charge, discounted accommodations, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests have an excellent and memorable welcome.
• Assist guests with luggage and timely delivery to rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards set by management.
• Engage with guests to ensure their needs are met.

Skills

Passionate about hospitality

Detail oriented and drives standards

Excellent communication skills

Full driving license

Job description

Salary: £24,863 per annum plus monthly tronc typically £3,400 annually

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that every guest has an excellent and memorable welcome and stay at the hotel, enjoying excellent service and hospitality
• Assist guests with their luggage, ensuring the luggage arrives at the guest’s bedroom in a timely manner, taking luggage to the guest’s car and stored securely when necessary
• Having a varied knowledge of the local area/Yorkshire, the ability to schedule arrangements for guests such as carriages, valet cleaning & route planning
• Ensuring all guests’ needs are exceeded at every opportunity
• Moving furniture and setting up rooms for events when required, ensuring the hotels’ 5-star standards are met
• Ensuring the hotel lobby and surrounding areas are kept spotless, polishing reflective surfaces and ensuring they are dust free throughout
• Maintaining the appearance, cleanliness and safety standards which are set out by management
• Assisting in other areas of the hotel when needed
• Ensuring that you stay proactive during less demanding periods
• Must have impeccable grooming standards

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about hospitality
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Full driving license is required
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Engage with hotel guests on a regular basis
• Friendly, courteous, and helpful with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £3,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ's, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing by providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development