Dakota Hotel based in INSERT LOCATION are seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join
our Housekeeping Team in the role of Linen Porter.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
The pay rate is
national minimum wage, paid hourly and on a weekly basis plus cash and card
tips // Earnings are £10.50 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum
guaranteed gross annual salary of £19,110.
The role carries a
permanent contract of a minimum of 35 hours per week and typical shifts will be Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5:30pm. This contract will include working any 5 days out of 7, and does include working weekends.
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.
· As relief cover, you will be
required to carry out the tasks of a Room Attendant/Housekeeper on occasion.
This requires you to thoroughly deep clean guest bedrooms and ensuite
bathrooms, make beds, and detail to provide guests with an immaculately clean
and welcoming space.
· Carry out more heavy duty tasks
within the department such as mattress turning, and setting up z-beds 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.
- Family-friendly flexible
working options
- Meals on duty and uniforming
- £150 bonus to recommend a
friend to join our team
- £10 bonus every time you are
mentioned on Trip Advisor
- Free bi-annual 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 in-house
Apprenticeships
Full terms on our benefits can
be found in our Handbook.
ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS
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!
Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. 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.
Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.
Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park).
We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will
have/be:
* · A minimum of one years working
experience in a cleaning or labouring role is strongly preferred.
· Someone with an eye for detail and who
likes to work alone.
· A reliable and dependable individual.
· Able
to be physically active and be standing for the entirety of your shift.
* 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 positivity.
* Be task oriented with a great pride for
the work they do and attention to detail.
* Flexible with shift patterns and available
around the needs of our business.
* Successful candidates must demonstrate
having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
APPLY
To apply, please send
us your up to date CV.
For more information
on our luxury hotel, please visit us on our social pages linked
above.