Hotel Porter and F&B Assistant

Hotel Porter to offer information and assistance to visitors and hotel guests in regards to hotel facilities, local attractions, dining, entertainment, transportation, sports events, recreation, tours, health and beauty treatments, child‑care, cultural events, shopping etc., while projecting a positive image at all times is required for a well‑established hotel chain based in Central London.

Please note: This is not a Security role and candidates must be prepared to carry out Food and Beverage Assistant duties which includes working behind the Bar.

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Central London

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Hotel Porter to offer information and assistance to visitors and hotel guests in regards to hotel facilities, local attractions, dining, entertainment, transportation, sports events, recreation, tours, health and beauty treatments, child‑care, cultural events, shopping etc., while projecting a positive image of the hotel and company at all times.

Working as the Hotel Porter you will keep a folder at the Concierge desk containing up‑to‑date information on restaurants, entertainment venues, transportation links, car hire, airport pick‑up services, health & beauty treatments, child‑care, cultural events, courier services, laundry facilities, shopping and any other services that may be of interest to hotel guests.

As the Hotel Porter you will maintain a courteous and professional telephone manner at all times and deliver all messages and correspondence to guests or the relevant department in a prompt and timely manner.

Your duties as a Hotel Porter and Food and Beverage Assistant will include:

• Maintain accurate record of customer reservations for the restaurants and bars
• Check and accept deliveries
• Verify use‑by and expiration dates on all goods received
• Assist in placing orders and requisitions. Complete all necessary paperwork
• Keep all delivery notes safe and pass them to the F&B Manager/Cost Control
• Keep menus, brochures and other promotional materials clean, tidy and readily available
• Obtain a guest list from reception at the start of each shift
• Ensure complete and accurate handover between shifts
• Keep a supply of local maps, brochures and magazines containing relevant local information
• Keep accurate record of all bookings made for guests

• Be fully conversant with all telephone and fax equipment
• Keep record and be familiar with all extension numbers in the Hotel
• Maintain a courteous and professional telephone manner at all times
• Record and pass all messages to guests and other employees promptly

• Welcome guests upon arrival, help them with their luggage, escort them to the room and inform them of all in‑room and Hotel facilities
• Identify return clients and welcome them back
• Escort customers to an appropriate table or waiting area and assist with coats and bags
• Present the correct menus and give any explanation on menu items
• Give customers accurate information about any drinks offered in the menu
• Promote certain items of food and drinks at appropriate times (e.g. special weekend menus etc.)
• Liaise with kitchen staff and serve the correct type, quality and quantity of food in accordance with laid down procedures
• Attend to all guests and potential clients at the Concierge desk and in the hotel lobby in a courteous and efficient manner
• Answer customer enquiries politely and efficiently and where necessary seek help and information from other departments
• Serve drinks and snacks in the bar and lobby areas, following licensing law and weights and measures requirements
• Recommend hotel facilities and services first, or those of sister hotels if possible
• Ensure that only approved or contracted suppliers are used when recommending/booking a service for a guest
• Handle complaints promptly and professionally. Seek the assistance of senior reception staff, guest relations and the Duty Manager when necessary

• Ensure the security of all moneys kept at the Concierge desk at all times, bearing personal responsibility for it
• Be familiar with the deposit/payment policy of suppliers
• Inform the guest where a…