Luggage Porter / Doorman
Department: Front Office
Location: London, UK
Reports to: Head Concierge, Assistant Head Concierge, Concierge
Package: Competitive salary + benefits
“The world is yours with Meliá”
Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders, where your potential to grow, lead, and inspire has no limits. It’s knowing that the world is yours — that you can elevate your career across countless destinations, all while being part of one warm, supportive, and passionate family.
It is experiencing one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey where personal and professional growth will accompany you at every step.
Are you ready to take the reins of your professional career and explore new inspiring opportunities within Meliá?
What’s in it for you?
• Competitive salary plus service charge
• 28 days’ holiday including public holidays
• Hotel discounts worldwide for you, your friends & family
• Meals on duty
• Health cash back plan and discounted dental cover
• Company pension scheme
• Loyalty rewards and referral bonus (£500)
• Access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform
• Career opportunities across 350+ hotels worldwide
• High-street discounts through Perks at Work
• Pay Day Parties and team celebrations
Mission:
As Luggage Porter / Doorman, you will promote the best possible image of the hotel through excellent guest service on the hotel forecourt, ensuring the smooth handling of luggage, transport arrangements, and general guest support. You will maintain operational standards, Health & Safety, and contribute to a welcoming, 5-star experience for all guests.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain high
standards of Health & Safety, Fire, and Security, ensuring full compliance
with policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in all required training, fire
drills, and departmental meetings.
• Provide a professional
guest service, including luggage assistance, handling enquiries, and resolving
complaints effectively.
• Ensure cleanliness
and presentation of all departmental areas, including entrances and forecourt.
• Plan, organise,
and oversee daily departmental operations, ensuring alignment with hotel
objectives.
• Maintain accurate shift
handover records and ensure follow-up on all required actions.
• Monitor departmental
supplies, staffing cover, and cost control to ensure efficient operations.
• Promote teamwork,
communication, and staff welfare across all departments.
• Act in the best
interests of the company, supporting equal opportunities policies and
undertaking reasonable additional duties as required.
What we’re Looking For:
• Previous experience
in a luggage porter, doorman, or guest-facing role, ideally within a luxury or
high-end hotel
• A professional,
service-driven attitude with excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to
detail and a proactive approach to guest service
• Ability to work
well under pressure, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Full, clean driving
licence and a reliable team player with good organisational skills
At Meliá we are all VIP ?
Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From junior roles to senior leadership, all team members bring unique qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.
Our warmth, proximity, and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family — VIP People.
At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. We also promote sustainability, building a responsible present and a better future.
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