NIGHT PORTER

Woolley Grange; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

EarlyPay

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Volunteer day

LFH Benefit Hub

50% off Food & Spa

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Fowey Hall Hotel is seeking a dedicated Night Porter to oversee the hotel from sundown to sunrise, ensuring guest safety and satisfaction. The role is permanent, 32 hours per week, with a rate of £13.28 per hour plus a service charge.

Responsibilities include night-time guest assistance, check-ins, and maintaining reception standards while working as part of a motivated team. Flexibility for weekends and nights is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or hospitality background preferred.
• Engaging personality with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to interact with all guests including children.
• Calm under pressure and capable of handling emergencies.
• Availability to work night shifts and weekends.
• Honesty and good judgement, with basic numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hotel from sundown to sunrise, ensuring safety and guest well‑being.
• Assist guests during the night, including check‑ins and inquiries.
• Maintain brand standards of reception and public areas.
• Work as part of a team to manage the guest experience and concierge service.
• Understand health and safety and remain calm in challenging circumstances.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Numeracy

Hospitality experience

Job description

Night Porter

Front of House - Fowey Hall Hotel

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £13.28 per hour plus generous service charge and great benefits

Fowey Hall Hotel, nestled on the picturesque coastline of Cornwall, is a luxury family-friendly hotel renowned for its stunning views, exceptional service, and historical charm. With a commitment to providing an unforgettable experience for our guests, we are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Night Porter to join our team.

Role Overview

As a Night Porter at Fowey Hall Hotel, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel during the night hours. This position requires a responsible and proactive individual who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and security for our guests.

This is a permanent position at 32 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £13.28 per hour, plus generous service charge.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of the hotel from sundown to sunrise: ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all our lovely guests.
• Guest Assistance: Provide assistance to guests during the night, including check-ins, handling guest enquiries, and ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.
• Maintaining the brand standards of our reception and public areas: keeping areas tidy and presentable.
• Work as part of a motivated team: this is a hands-on role managing the guest experience, giving concierge service.
• An understanding of health and safety: as well as the ability to keep calm in challenging circumstances.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a similar role or hospitality background is preferred.
• An engaging personality, with a passion for hospitality who can provide great service to our guests.
• The ability to interact and engage with all guests including children.
• Problem solvers - a person who can answer guest questions and looks for solutions, with the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills and accurate numeracy- along with honesty and good judgements.
• Availability to work night shifts and weekends.

Why work with us?

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it's something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams' development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay - Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service - Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub - Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, Fowey Hall Hotel is a family-focused hotel nestled in the breathtaking coastal town of Fowey, Cornwall. Set amidst stunning natural landscapes and offering unparalleled views of the sea, our hotel is renowned for its exceptional service and warm hospitality.

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding - just as a career in hospitality should be!!

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.