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Live-in Night General Assistant; TSH

Job in Stromness, Orkney Islands, KW16, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Customeyes
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-15
Job specializations:
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Hotel Housekeeping
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Live-in Night General Assistant (TSH147)

Overview

Full-time. Start from first week of March. Accommodation can be provided with an adjusted rent.

Responsibilities
  • Guest Experience & Customer Service
    • Ensure all guest rooms are immaculate, orderly, and fully furnished to provide maximum comfort.
    • Ensure smooth check-in and check-out processes.
    • Welcome guests upon arrival and respond promptly, professionally, and confidently to requests, complaints, or emergencies.
    • Present menus, assist guests with food and beverage selection, take and serve orders, issue bills, and accept payments.
    • Handle complaints or problems with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
  • Housekeeping & Cleaning Duties
    • Perform full housekeeping services after guest check-out, including replacing linens and towels.
    • Emptying and sanitizing bins.
    • Restocking toiletries in an orderly manner.
    • Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.
    • Dusting furniture, removing cobwebs, and cleaning blinds and curtains (arranging washing and ironing where required).
    • Cleaning glass, windows, partition doors, electrical outlets, walls, sideboards, toilets, and high-touch surfaces.
    • Spot clean as needed and rearrange rooms to the required standard.
    • Clean and maintain communal and public areas including lobbies, hallways, restrooms, reception, coffee shop, meeting rooms, and event spaces.
    • Prepare and maintain restaurant tables with strict attention to sanitation and presentation.
    • Maintain serving areas and ensure overall cleanliness and tidiness.
  • Laundry & Linen Management
    • Inspect all linens and treat stains as required.
    • Operate washing machines and dryers using the correct cleaning agents.
    • Dry, iron, and fold laundry according to manufacturer recommendations.
    • Visually inspect laundry equipment and report maintenance issues.
    • Move, organize, and store linen in designated linen rooms across floors.
  • Security & Night Porter Duties
    • Conduct regular fire walks throughout the night to ensure safety of corridors, exits, and public areas.
    • Perform hourly patrols of the building, including car parks and all entrances.
    • Ensure all front, back, and emergency doors are secure at all times.
    • Monitor CCTV and remain vigilant for unusual, illegal, or dangerous activity.
    • Prevent unauthorized access, intruders, or squatters.
    • Maintain the overall safety and security of the hotel during night shifts.
    • Carry out smoke tests and additional safety checks as required.
  • Operations, Administration & Technology
    • Use the cleaning app to log tasks and upload photos of completed cleans.
    • Maintain accurate booking and payment records using Zeevou and in-house systems.
    • Understand and effectively use all relevant property technology.
    • Track and report recurring maintenance, cleanliness, or security issues to management.
    • Send reports to OE upon request.
    • Maintain inventory of cleaning and operational supplies and report replenishment needs.
  • Teamwork & Communication
    • Collaborate closely with the Property Manager, Maintenance Personnel, and Operations team.
    • Communicate regularly with the remote team via Discord.
    • Participate in weekly meetings.
    • Assist with hotel host duties, kitchen preparation, and stock checks.
Qualifications & Competencies
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently throughout the night.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to use initiative and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Knowledge of general health and safety procedures.
Recruitment Checks
  • Authorization to live and work in the UK.
  • Basic DBS check.
  • Valid  proof of address.
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