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Dakota Hotel, based in South Queensferry, is seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join our Housekeeping Team as a Linen Porter.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £12.21 per hour, paid weekly, with a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £22,222.
The role offers a permanent contract of at least 35 hours per week, with typical shifts working any 5 days out of 7, including regular weekends.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Count linen deliveries and manage linen stock, including laundering and in-house stock.
* Strip beds and remove used linen and towels from guest rooms before servicing.
* As relief, perform duties of a Room Attendant/Housekeeper, including deep cleaning, making beds, and ensuring guest spaces are immaculate.
* Perform heavy-duty tasks such as mattress turning and setting up z-beds and cots.
* Note guest preferences and requests to personalize stays, e.g., providing firm pillows.
* Follow health and safety procedures, including waste handling and manual handling.
Maintain knowledge of safe chemical handling and the use of cleaning equipment such as steamers.
BENEFITS
Enjoy a positive culture and opportunities for development, including:
* 40% off stays at any Dakota hotel
* 25% off drinks and dining
* Access to Employee Assistance Program with mental health support, GP consultations, and shopping vouchers
* Discounted gift cards
* Support from Mental Health Champions
* Additional holiday on first employment anniversary
* Family-friendly flexible working options
* Meals on duty and uniform provided
* £200 referral bonus
* £10 bonus per mention on TripAdvisor
* Free bi-annual eye tests for screen users
* Certified training in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety
* Access to external training resources via Learning Management System
* Ongoing professional development with annual appraisals and Personal Development Plans
* Opportunities for internal and external training, including apprenticeships
Full benefits details are available in our Handbook.
ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS
Dakota is a UK-based lifestyle brand known for stylish hotels, lively brasseries, and upscale cocktail bars. Starting with boutique hotels near Edinburgh and Glasgow, we have expanded to city center locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, with Newcastle opening in 2025.
We are committed to delivering attentive guest service and have been recognized as a top employer in hospitality, including awards from The Caterer and The Sunday Times. Our internal training programs, Dakota Academy, foster continuous development, with over 75% of leaders promoted internally and industry recognition for our talent development.
Locations include Eurocentral, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. Our hotel in South Queensferry offers accessible parking, a 130-bedroom boutique hotel, a cocktail bar, a brasserie, and event spaces.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have:
* At least one year of experience in cleaning or laboring roles (preferred).
* An eye for detail and ability to work independently.
* Reliability and dependability.
* Physical ability to stand for long periods and work at a fast pace.
* An enthusiastic attitude promoting positivity.
* Task-oriented with pride in quality work and attention to detail.
* Flexibility with shifts and availability to meet business needs.
* Research about our brand and a genuine interest in joining our team.
HOW TO APPLY
Send us your updated CV. Visit our Careers page to explore current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota. We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information about our hotel, please visit our:
* Website
* Dakota Hotels Instagram or Dakota Edinburgh Instagram
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