Linen Porter - Casual - W Edinburgh

W Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

World class training

Discounted accommodation

Staff discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

W Edinburgh is hiring a Linen Porter to join the team. Reporting to the Style Manager, you will ensure cleanliness across guest rooms and public areas, while handling linen operations and supporting housekeeping tasks.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, well-organised, and capable of engaging with guests. This casual, part-time role offers opportunities to grow within a luxury brand and participate in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• A keen eye for detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Confidence interacting with guests and clear communication are essential.
• A positive mindset and genuine passion for hospitality are required.

Responsibilities

• Sort, count, record and manage linen intake and dispatch.
• Wash, dry, press, fold and remove stains from textiles.
• Report maintenance issues and keep storage areas tidy.
• Stock linen trolleys and housekeeping cupboards; assist guest services.

Skills

Keen eye for detail

Organisational skills

Guest interaction

Communication skills

Positive mindset

Hospitality passion

Job description

Additional Information
Job Number 26124496
Job Category Housekeeping & Laundry
Location 1 St James Square, Edinburgh Scotl EH1 3AX, United KingdomVIEW ON MAP
Schedule Part Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Non-Management
Pay Range: £14.80

W Edinburgh is hiring a Linen Porter to join the team!

We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated.

W Hotels’ work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

This role is offered on a casual basis, meaning you have the flexibility to select the shifts you work as they become available.

About The Role

Reporting to the Style Manager (Housekeeping Manager), as Linen Porter you will play a key role in ensuring cleanliness throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, public spaces and back of house areas.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel’s operation and beyond.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and committed to excellence.

As Linen Porter, key aspects of your role will include:

• Sorting, counting, recording and checking in and out of all linen.
• Washing, drying, pressing, folding and removing stains from clothes and other textiles.
• Reporting any maintenance issues.
• Cleaning and maintaining storage areas, corridors and public spaces.
• Stocking linen trolleys, Housekeeping cupboards and guest service items.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety protocols.
• Providing guests with requested service and handling any special requests.
• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand’s voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent.

Our ideal Linen Porter is someone who has:

• A keen eye for detail
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Confidence interacting with guests
• Good communication skills
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality In return for your hard work, we give you:
• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

About The Property

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12- storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel helps redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

Built in 2023, this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.