HOTEL PORTER

Tips typically over £200 per month (£2,400 per year)
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK

Nestled within the rolling North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a historic property dating back to the 17th century that offers a seamless fusion of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A member of Relais & Chateaux and PoB Hotels, the five-star hotel boasts an impressive array of 47 opulent bedrooms and suites. Complemented by a selection of five indulgent restaurants and three exquisite bars, combined with an award-winning spa and cutting-edge gym, Grantley Hall stands out as a uniquely distinctive luxury hotel experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that every guest has an excellent and memorable welcome and stay at the hotel, enjoying excellent service and hospitality
• Assist guests with their luggage, ensuring the luggage arrives at the guest’s bedroom in a timely manner, taking luggage to the guest’s car and stored securely when necessary
• Having a varied knowledge of the local area/Yorkshire, the ability to schedule arrangements for guests such as carriages, valet cleaning & route planning
• Ensuring all guests’ needs are exceeded at every opportunity
• Moving furniture and setting up rooms for events when required, ensuring the hotels’ 5-star standards are met
• Ensuring the hotel lobby and surrounding areas are kept spotless, polishing reflective surfaces and ensuring they are dust free throughout
• Maintaining the appearance, cleanliness and safety standards which are set out by management
• Assisting in other areas of the hotel when needed
• Ensuring that you stay proactive during less demanding periods
• Must possess a polite etiquette
• Must have impeccable grooming standards

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about hospitality
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Full driving license is required
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Engage with hotel guests on a regular basis
• Friendly, courteous, and helpful with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Access Early Pay / Wagestream)
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Grantley Gateway - Discounts and cash back on shopping and trips out
• Discounted hotel stays - Relais & Chateaux from £50 BB, Pride of Britain £75 DBB
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development
• Annual paid volunteering days