linen porter

Daniel Thwaites; Windermere; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stream wage access

28 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Health cash plan with discounts

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted accommodation

Pension and Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Apprenticeships available

Job summary

Langdale Chase Hotel on Lake Windermere is seeking a dedicated linen porter to support the housekeeping team by delivering and collecting linen, keeping bedrooms and corridors immaculate, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Ideally, candidates will have prior hotel experience (4–5 stars) and a passion for service, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist across housekeeping tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for cleaning and attention to detail.
• Previous hotel experience preferred (4–5 stars).
• Team player with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bedrooms, public areas and corridors are cleaned to the highest standard.
• Collect, sort and deliver linen to hotel store areas.
• Move dirty items to the contract laundry for collection.
• Maintain linen pantries, keep them tidy and stocked.
• Assist with linen and supplies stock counts.
• Receive deliveries from contract laundry and store linen correctly.
• Assist with spring cleaning and room cleaning as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Cleaning experience

Job description

We are looking for a linen porter to ensure the efficient delivery, collection and management of clean and dirty linen throughout the hotel, supporting the housekeeping team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment of the hotel and reopned it's doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has ahcieved 5 Star status from the AA and has been recognised in the prestigious Time Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No. 3 and North of England Hotel of the year, as well as being part of the AA Group of the Year 2025.

You day to day:

• To ensure bedrooms, public areas and corridors and cleaned to the highest standard.
• To collect, sort and deliver linen supplies to all hotel store areas.
• Remove all dirty items using trollies to housekeeping main store and make ready for collection by the contract laundry
• Maintain linen pantries ensuring they are tidy, well organised and well stocked .At start of shift, during and at end of shift.
• Assist with linen, supplies stock counts
• To receive deliveries from contract laundry , check paperwork and store linen correctly.
• Help in the spring cleaning of rooms .
• Clean bedrooms as and when needed

Who we are looking for:

If you have a passion for cleaning and attention to detail this is the job for you. You will be responsible for doing anything from changing beds, talking to guests, cleaning bathrooms, stocking up your provisions trolley to sorting out linen deliveries. You will work on your own but will be part of a bigger team and will have the opportunity to have a catch up with your colleagues during your well earnt break. It is a very varied job and the time goes by so quickly when you are on shift, that before you know it, it will be time to pack away your equipment and head on home.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role, with 4 Hotel experience, however 5 Hotel experience would be preferred. You must have a genuine passion for providing excellent guest experienc and a team player with a proactive attitude.

Langdale Chase is a 5 star hotel on the banks of Windermere. Recognised as the 2024 Countryside and North Hotel of the Year by the Sunday Times, Langdale chase reopened in November 2023 after a sympathetic refurbishment. Guests can enjoy relaxed luxury with luxurious bedrooms and lounges, a stunning panoramic restaurant and an attentive team on hand to help when needed. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Langdale Chase is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment, who is ready to deliver excellence in one of the Lake District most exciting and stunning hotels.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• Apprenticeships available
• An engaging & supportive work environment, Salary/BenefitsCompetitive Salary with an excellent benefits package and live in accommodation.