Dakota Hotel based in Dakota Eurocentral are seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join
our Housekeeping Team in the role of Linen Porter.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £12.21 per hour, paid weekly.
The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 30 - 35 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7.
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:
* Special discounts on stays 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, as well as access to daily
rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
* 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
* Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team
and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
* Accredited, certified compliance training given
on employment
* 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
Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, 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, Manchester and Newcastle with Manchester Airport coming soon and more in our 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 and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last two years, where our inclusive culture was spotlighted.
As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.
Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle| Manchester Airport (coming soon)
Our location, Parklands Ave, Motherwell ML1 4WQ, is just off the M8 motorway in Maxim Business Park at the Eurocentral Junction, we are a 92-bedroom boutique hotel which boasts a destination Bar & Grill restaurant as well as a newly built wedding events space.
Our location is easily accessible by car and we offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. Additionally, there are frequent buses using the CityLink 900 route, only 20 minutes from Buchanan St Bus Station directly to our hotel.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will have/be:
* A minimum of one years working
experience in a cleaning or labouring role is strongly preferred
* A reliable and dependable individual.
* Someone with an eye for detail and who
likes to work alone.
* 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
Please send us your up to date CV.
For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to
learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love
to hear from you!