Night Porter

Fingal; City of Edinburgh; Hybride; GBP 17 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days annual leave

Staff discounts

Complimentary Britannia tickets

Referral bonus

Pension (employer contribution)

Employee assistance

Résumé du poste

Fingal is seeking a Night Porter to join our elite events team aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh. This 32-hour contract involves night shifts from 10pm-6am or 11pm-7am, with duties to reset dining areas after events and prepare spaces for the next day.

You will work independently, delivering high standards of guest care, setup, and presentation. Previous front-of-house or luxury hospitality experience is advantageous; a positive, proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-of-house or luxury hospitality is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily readiness.
• Willingness to work night hours (10pm-6am or 11pm-7am).
• Clear, professional communication and guest care.

Responsabilités

• Transform dining and service areas after events, ensuring spaces are beautifully presented for the next day.
• Arrange tables, chairs and service equipment to the required layout for a seamless start.

Connaissances

Guest service

Independent worker

Night shift

Communication

Attention to detail

Description du poste

Job Title: Night Porter
Hours: 32-hour contract, shifts will vary to be 10pm-6am/11pm-7am
Duration: Permanent
Pay: £14.45 per hour
Location: The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel, Leith, Edinburgh

The Royal Yacht Britannia, voted as the World's No. 1 Attraction (Tripadvisor), is a five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh. The onboard crew are committed to delivering the same standards of excellence that were expected when Britannia was in service.

Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, is permanently berthed on Leith's vibrant waterfront and has been transformed into a five-star luxury floating hotel, restaurant, bar and events venue.

Events

Join our elite Events department, which hosts exclusive and elegant evening dinner and drinks receptions on board Britannia and Fingal Hotel. We are looking for a Night Porter to join our warm and professional team, working after events have finished, you will reset the ships' dining areas to an exceptional standard, ensuring they are ready to welcome guests the following day.

Key responsibilities

• Take pride in transforming our dining and service areas after each event, leaving every space beautifully presented and ready to welcome colleagues and guests the following day.
• Bring each venue back to life by arranging tables, chairs and service equipment to the required layout, creating a seamless, walk-in-ready start for the next day's team.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in front-of-house or luxury hospitality would be an advantage, giving you a strong understanding of the exceptional standards our guests expect.
• You will be confident working independently and taking ownership of ensuring every area is ready for the day ahead.
• You will enjoy the independence of night work and be comfortable working the regular 10pm-6am /11pm-7pmshift.

Successful candidates will have

• A positive, enthusiastic approach
• Clear, professional communication skills
• A passion for exceptional guest care
• Confidence working independently
• The ability to follow instructions accurately

Company benefits include

• 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave
• Staff discounts in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom at Britannia and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and overnight stays aboard Fingal
• Convenient access via public transport links
• Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme
• Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave
• Options to buy and sell annual leave
• Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.