Linen Porter - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Dakota Glasgow

Dakota Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Dakota Hotel based in Glasgow city centre are seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join our Housekeeping Team in the role of Part Time Linen Porter.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £11.75 per hour, paid weekly.

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 21 hours per week and typical shifts will be 8am - 3.30pm, or 9am - 4.30pm working any 3 days out of 7.

We are flexible around other schedules.

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.
Assist with making beds where required.
Carry out more heavy duty tasks within the department such as mattress turning, and setting up zbeds 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.

BENEFITS
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 private mental health support and counselling sessions
- video GP consultations and private prescription services
- access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers

Access to discounted gift card platform
Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
Familyfriendly flexible working options
Meals on duty and uniforming

- £200 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team
- £10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor

Free biannual eye testing for users of display screen equipment
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 inhouse 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, soon growing to seven.

We are known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills, upscale wine & cocktail Bars, and above all, our team.

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, soon opening in Newcastle city centre (and more in the pipeline).

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service.

We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards with colleagues who are, quite simply, great to work alongside Our team members are not just recruited due to their skills and experience, but also due to their individualities and flair.

We believe that recruiting team members who's personalities embody our culture and have an enthusiastic attitude is the key to creating a great place to be, for both our team and our guests.

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 We are driven to be our best selves, with learning, development and internal progression opportunities being at the core of how we keep our team motivated.

Our location, 179 W Regent St, Glasgow G2 4DP, is easily accessible by bus and train, being less than a 15min walk from Buchannan St Bus Station, Queen St and Central Station.

With discounted car parking for both guests and team members at Charing Cross and Cambridge Street car parks.

We are an 83-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar, Jack's Bar, cigar terrace, champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill.

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, standing for much of your shift and working at pace.
An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of posit