Linen Porter Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Description
Dakota Hotel based in Glasgow are seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join our Housekeeping Team in the role of Linen Porter.
Dakota Hotel based in Glasgow city centre. Located on West Regent St, we are easily accessible by bus and train, being less than a 15min walk from Buchannan St Bus Station, Queen St and Central Station.
We are an 83-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar, Jack’s Bar, cigar terrace, champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill.
CONTRACT AND REWARD
Earnings are £10.75 per hour, paid weekly.
The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 35 hours per week and typical shifts will be working any 5 days out of 7 including working weekends. Shifts are typically 8am - 3.30pm and 9am - 4.30pm.
Benefits include:
Our brand has been voted within the top 15 hospitality employers of the year for the past three years, and our HR Team won ‘People Team of the Year’ 2022, so we must be doing something right! In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:
–40 per cent off stays at any Dakota
–25 per cent off drinks and dining at any Dakota
–Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes
- Free & Confidential Mental Health Counselling
- 24/7 Virtual GP Appointments & Prescriptions
- Daily Rewards - Earn ‘YuCoin’ for being active and taking steps which can be cashed out for shopping vouchers!
–Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
–Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
–Family-friendly flexible working options
–Meals on duty and uniforming
– A bonus to recommend a friend to join our team
– A bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
–Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety
–Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
–Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
–Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.
ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS
Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.
Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Count in linen deliveries and manage linen stock by counting all linen to be sent away for laundering and inhouse stock.
- Strip beds and remove all used linens and towels from guest bedrooms ahead of the Room Attendant/Housekeeper servicing the room.
- As relief cover, you will be required to carry out the tasks of a Room Attendant/Housekeeper on occasion. This requires you to thoroughly deep clean guest bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, make beds, and detail to provide guests with an immaculately clean and welcoming space.
- Carry out more heavy duty tasks within the department such as mattress turning, and setting up z-beds and cots.
- Action notes on guest preferences and requests to personalize guest stays e.g. provide firm pillows.
- Follow health and safety procedures closely at all times such as those pertaining to the handling of waste and manual handling.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of safe chemical handling guidelines and usage of cleaning equipment such as steamers.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will have/be:
- A minimum of one years working experience in a cleaning role is strongly preferred.
- Someone with an eye for detail and who likes to work alone.
- A reliable and dependable individual.
- Be able to be physically active in your role, this is a physically demanding position.
- Standing for much of your shift and working at pace.
- An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
- Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
- Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
- Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
APPLY
To apply, please send us your up to date CV.
For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit us on our social pages linked above.
