Night Porter

Hungry Horse - Bra_104; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Brand discounts

Employee assistance

Referral bonus

Early wage access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hungry Horse - Bra_104 in Reading is seeking a Night Porter to help ensure the safety and comfort of guests overnight. You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for late arrivals and walk-ins, delivering welcoming service while upholding high standards.

This role centers on guest security, swift response to incidents, and assisting with safety procedures. You’ll join a supportive team, receive training opportunities, and contribute to a positive, inclusive guest experience across our brand.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service in a busy hotel environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Great eye for detail and high standards.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Be the first point of contact for late arrival check-ins and walk-ins.
• Ensure guest and business safety and security are the top priority at all times.
• In the event of a fire, safely and efficiently evacuate all guests and team members from the business.
• Answer telephone enquiries and resolve customer complaints to ensure every guest enjoys their stay.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Job description

Job Description

As a Night Porter, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of hotel guests, staff, and the hotel at night. You’ll be joining a fun and inclusive team, where you can grow and strengthen your skills and experience.

Qualifications

What you'll do as a Night Porter...

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Be the first point of contact for late arrival check-ins and walk-ins.
• Ensure guest and business safety and security are the top priority at all times.
• In the event of a fire, safely and efficiently evacuate all guests and team members from the business.
• Answer telephone enquiries and resolve customer complaints to ensure every guest enjoys their stay.

What you'll bring...

• A willingness to learn and develop your skills.
• A great eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service and making every guest feel welcome.
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Stream – early access to your wages before payday, track your shifts in real time, get personalised financial coaching plus more
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.