Linen Porter/Housekeeper

Murrayshall Country Estate; Scone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury country hotel is seeking a full-time Linen Porter/Housekeeper. Responsibilities include organizing linen deliveries, supporting the housekeeping team, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. This position offers a salary of £11.45-£12.21 per hour with various benefits including holidays, discounts, and training opportunities.

Benefits

29 days holiday per annum including birthday off

Free parking

Refer a friend bonus

Gym membership option

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly tips distribution

Food & Beverage discounts

Golf Shop discounts

Training and Apprenticeship opportunities

Free meals while on duty

Birthday gift

Qualifications

• Flexible to meet job demands.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect linen from occupied bedrooms and stock fresh linen.
• Support housekeepers in cleaning and organization.
• Accept deliveries and organize the linen room.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Linen Porter / Housekeeper

We are now seeking the above to join our lovely team. As Linen Porter you will carry out the task of accepting the linen delivery and organisation of linen rooms across the hotel and Pods.

About Murrayshall

Murrayshall is set in 365 acres of stunning Perthshire countryside and dates back over 400 years. It is situated just 3 miles from the cultural city of Perth, offering guests a tranquil haven in which to unwind and relax.

As you explore our extensive grounds, you’ll find something to suit every desire. 27-holes of parkland golf and an ever-flowing range of activities across the surrounding area. Plus, an array of award-winning food at our Restaurants and bar. You’ll be enchanted with everything Murrayshall has to offer. Our Golf facilities also include a floodlit practice ground and short game area and pro shop and we now have the release of 22 Armadilla pod-style cabins marking a new era of luxury and comfort for the Estate.

Main Duties

Reporting to the Head of Housekeeping, you will play your part in making Murrayshall viewed as a great place to stay, work and a great business to invest in. You will maintain consistent standards of service, ensure guest satisfaction whilst create a working environment that supports our values.

• To support the housekeeping team with collecting linen from occupied bedrooms (stripping bed linen) stocking up fresh linen.
• To support the housekeepers with cleaning of the rooms, stocking up trolleys and general organisation.
• To accept the delivery of new linen cages and put away in the main linen room.
• To organise the linen room and stock up each of the housekeeping cupboards.
• To collect the linen from each corridor / pantry and get ready for collection the next day.
• To keep all linen cupboards neat and tidy and organised to the correct standard.
• To support with ordering and stocktaking of linen.
• To prep all dirty linen cages, ready for collection.
• To count and stock take all linen items & towels, and make sure all pantries are stocked with adequate levels and secured.
• Other duties may arise related to cleaning and preparing the room for the guest such, deep clean, making sofa/ extra bed, set up baby cot, dog kit, cover public areas duties etc.

Communication

• Have strong communication skills, ensuring clear and effective interaction with guest and team members.
• To be able to build trust with hotel guests and team members

Driving Performance

• Be proficient in using inventory management system and basic computer skills.
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organisation.

Working with Others

• Have experience of working within a team environment.

Person Specification

• Be flexible to meet the demands of the job.
• Come into work each day with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment.
• Good understanding of all health and safety and cleaning standards.

Why join us?

• 29 Days holiday per annum – includes a day off for your birthday
• Free parking
• Refer a friend bonus – £150
• Gym membership option
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tips distributed throughout whole hotel monthly
• Food & Beverage discounts
• Golf Shop discounts
• Training and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Birthday gift

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.45-£12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person