Night Porter in Windermere

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary with an excellent benefits package and monthly gratuities

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.

We are now looking to appoint a Night Porter, reporting to the Reception Manager, to provide a five-star guest experience through the delivery of a caring and attentive service to our visiting guests, as well as ensuring the security and health & safety of the Hotel overnight.

Your day to day;

• Responsible for providing a high standard of guest service and welcome to ensure an exceptional guest experience
• Ensuring full security and health & safety for the hotel and premises throughout the night
• Checking in any late arrival guests and checking out any early departures
• Where necessary serving refreshments to hotel residents throughout the night
• Setting up and clearing any public areas as necessary
• Clearing restaurant tables after any late dinners
• Completing patrols of the hotel and premises throughout the night
• Being knowledgeable and fully conversant with the hotel fire evacuation plans as well as understanding the fire panel operation

Who are we looking for?

You will have worked previously in a similar Night Porter role and will ideally have worked in a high quality Four-Star or Five-Star hotel. You will have the ability to work well with others to represent the Company and the hotel in a passionate, loyal, professional, and knowledgeable manner. You will have a strong work ethic, good timekeeping and the ability to multi-task whilst working in a pressurised environment.

You will be computer literate and previous experience with Rezlynx would be advantageous.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Competitive rate of pay, above NLW
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• Apprenticeships available
• An engaging & supportive work environment