Housekeeping Porter (Casual)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments. Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms. Post caution signs. Contact other departments directly for urgent repairs. Deliver guest requests and set up furniture items in guest rooms as requested. Remove items from hallways and transport to service areas, including debris, room service food and beverage trays, unread newspapers, soiled linens, and trash placed near Housekeeper carts. Clean, maintain, and store cleaning equipment.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance. Ability to push and pull a loaded a housekeeping cart and other work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move up and down a ladder. Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

In return for your hard work, we give you…

·  Discretionary Service Charge & Gratuities
·  Discounted accommodation in over 9,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 9,000!
·  £5 breakfast when staying in any of our European hotels
·  Discounted food & drink in restaurants and bars at Marriott International hotels
·  Discounts for your friends and family
·  Paid breaks and free meals on duty
·  Employee Assistance Program
·  Cycle to Work and EyeCare schemes
·  Access to Marriott BenefitHub giving discounts, rewards and perks on 1,000s of brands in a variety of categories
·  Wellness and mental health programmes
·  Amazing staff parties & activities
·  World class training and development
·  Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
·  …and much more

Where you will work:

Situated in the heart of one of London's most alluring locales, The Park Tower Knightsbridge, which is part of Marriott International's Luxury Collection brand, is a stone's throw away from graceful Hyde Park, fabulous Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the chic dining haunts of the city's most stylish set. Timeless elegance and contemporary design blend seamlessly in our elegant lobby and reception area. Our iconic circular tower's 271 accommodations are all consistently spacious with open views of London. Suites include the distinguished service of the Park Tower Butler as well as breathtaking London skyline and Hyde Park views.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global team, and  become  the best version of you.