Linen Porter - Fully Flexible

Lyrath Estate Hotel; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on duty

Complimentary car parking on site

Discounted Employee Accommodation Rate

Discounted Friends and Family Rate

Discount on hotel dining

Discount on Spa treatments

Employee Referral Programme

Christmas Savings Scheme

Educational Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lyrath Estate Hotel is seeking a Linen Porter to join the accommodation team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on the efficient handling, distribution, and storage of hotel linens and laundry, supporting the housekeeping team to maintain clean, well-stocked supplies for guest rooms.

The position requires full flexibility with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping or similar role is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good physical stamina (lifting, bending, and standing for long periods).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, and transport soiled linens from guest rooms and service areas to the laundry facility.
• Distribute clean linens to housekeeping storage areas and ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
• Organize and maintain linen rooms in a clean, tidy, and orderly condition.
• Assist housekeeping staff with linen-related requests promptly.
• Monitor linen inventory and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Ensure proper handling and care of linens to minimize loss and damage.
• Operate laundry equipment safely if required (in-house laundry).
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Independent working

Job description

Location: On site / Kilkenny, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Arts | Hospitality
Salary: Negotiable salary

The luxurious 5 star Lyrath Estate Hotel are now hiring for a Linen Porter to join our accommodation team. The Linen Porter is responsible for ensuring the efficient handling, distribution, and storage of all hotel linens and laundry. This role supports the housekeeping team by maintaining a consistent supply of clean linens and contributing to overall cleanliness and operational efficiency within the hotel.

This role will require full flexibility. Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts including Mornings, Evenings, Weekends and Public Holidays.

To be considered for this role, you must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, sort, and transport soiled linens from guest rooms and service areas to the laundry facility
• Distribute clean linens to housekeeping storage areas and ensure adequate stock levels at all times
• Organize and maintain linen rooms in a clean, tidy, and orderly condition
• Assist housekeeping staff with linen-related requests promptly
• Monitor linen inventory and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies
• Ensure proper handling and care of linens to minimize loss and damage
• Operate laundry equipment safely if required (in-house laundry)
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assist with general housekeeping duties when needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience in housekeeping or a similar role is an advantage but not essential
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good physical stamina (role involves lifting, bending, and standing for long periods)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices

What we offer you in return:

• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Complimentary car parking on site
• Discounted Employee Accommodation Rate
• Discounted Friends and Family Rate
• Discount on food if dining in the hotel
• Discount on all Spa treatments
• Employee Referral Programme
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Educational Assistance Programme