Accommodation Porter

The Maritime Hotel; Bantry; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maritime Hotel in Bantry is seeking Accommodation Porters to support our busy summer season and transition to part-time hours from September. You’ll help maintain high standards of guest comfort, assist with linen logistics, and ensure smooth room turnovers.

We welcome enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude; no prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. This role offers frontline hospitality experience within a leading Irish hotel group.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset and guest-service orientation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support Accommodation Assistants by ensuring a consistent supply of linen, amenities, and equipment.
• Efficiently manage linen logistics, delivering fresh supplies to guest floors and collecting used items.
• Contribute to swift and thorough room turnovers, preparing spaces for arriving guests, and maintaining impeccable public areas.
• Organise and maintain storage areas, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and fully stocked for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with the Accommodation Supervisor and the wider team to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Hospitality

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job Description

Location: The Quay

At The Maritime Hotel in Bantry, part of the Gleneagle Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating lasting memories. We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Accommodation Porters to join our vibrant team, playing a crucial role in maintaining the high standards our guests expect.

This dynamic position offers a unique work pattern, perfect for individuals seeking flexibility and an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment. You'll contribute full-time throughout the bustling summer season, transitioning to part-time hours from September, allowing for a balanced schedule. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable experience in a leading hospitality setting, develop essential skills, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

About The Role

• Proactively support Accommodation Assistants by ensuring a consistent supply of linen, amenities, and equipment.
• Efficiently manage linen logistics, delivering fresh supplies to guest floors and collecting used items.
• Contribute to swift and thorough room turnovers, preparing spaces for arriving guests, and maintaining impeccable public areas.
• Organise and maintain storage areas, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and fully stocked for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with the Accommodation Supervisor and the wider team to deliver seamless service.

What We're Looking For

• A positive, proactive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Exceptional reliability, punctuality, and a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to engage with guests and colleagues.
• No prior experience is necessary; comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your success.

Why Join The Maritime Hotel Team?

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to participate fully in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodations at any stage, please contact us—we're here to support you.

Skills Needed

Hospitality

About The Company

Rooted in the heart of Munster and guided by the third generation of the O’Donoghue family, The Gleneagle Hotel Group is more than a business — it's a legacy of hospitality, connection, and community. What began as a family-run hotel has grown into one of Ireland’s most dynamic hospitality groups, now the largest employer in Munster’s tourism sector, with over 500 passionate team members during peak seasons.

With a portfolio that includes the Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments, The Maritime Hotel in Bantry, and Gleneagle Arena, the group offers far more than jobs — it offers careers with purpose. From front-of-house service to live entertainment and event management, every role contributes to creating unforgettable experiences for guests and lasting pride for our people.

Company Culture

Recognised among Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality and proudly Great Place to Work®-certified, The Gleneagle Hotel Group is a place where talent is nurtured, potential is realised, and careers are built from the inside out. Here, individuals don’t just find a job — they discover a path, with access to training, internal progression, and meaningful development at every stage.

At our core, we believe in the power of teamwork, inclusion, and shared excellence. An incredible 99% of our people say it’s a great place to work — and that pride runs deep. We champion diversity, work-life balance and equal opportunity, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to thrive, innovate, and grow — both personally and professionally.

Across hospitality, events, and wellbeing, our teams shape more than experiences — they shape the future of Irish hospitality, together.

Required Criteria

• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail

Desired Criteria

• Good communication and teamwork skills

Closing Date Friday 30th October, 2026

Contract Type fulltime

Salary Based on Experience