Night Porter

The Inn Collection Group; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular inn in Alnwick seeks a Night Porter to ensure a pleasant experience for guests overnight. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting with inquiries, maintaining cleanliness, and overseeing security checks. Ideal candidates are friendly, organized, and passionate about customer service, looking to contribute to an award-winning team.

Benefits

Paid holiday for birthday

50% off food at Inns

£1 stay during January, February, March

1/3 off room bookings all year round

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved ones

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Tronc tips

Give-inn back scheme

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable with excellent customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently while staying organised.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check guests in and out at reception.
• Assist with inquiries at the bar or over the phone.
• Help keep the restaurant and facilities clean and tidy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.
The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

A silver award-winner in the North East England Tourism Awards, The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick takes its name from the tavern in the Harry Potter books and films. Located just a few minutes’ drive from Alnwick Castle, which featured as Hogwarts in the first two films, the inn is ideally positioned near The Alnwick Garden, Alnmouth, and the stunning Northumberland National Park, offering a wealth of attractions and natural beauty right on the doorstep.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As a Night Porter, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout the night. If you’re friendly, approachable, and have excellent customer service skills, this could be the perfect fit for you! We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong communication, and the ability to work independently while staying organised.

Your responsibilities will include greeting and checking guests in and out, assisting with inquiries at reception, the bar, or over the phone, and serving guests professionally. You’ll also help keep the restaurant, lounge, and facilities clean and tidy, prepare the restaurant for breakfast service, and set up the buffet table. In addition, you’ll patrol the premises to perform security checks and ensure a safe environment for everyone.

If you’re energised by working through the night, have a knack for staying organised, and enjoy making guests feel at home, we think you'll fit right inn...

*Age-related pay rates apply for Under 21s.*