Job Ref: UNI1395
Branch: Parker's Tavern
Location: Parker's Tavern, Cambridge
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary - £13.22 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Hours per week: 20
Posted date: 24/09/2025
Closing date: 26/10/2025
ABOUT US
The hotel consists of 192 design-led bedrooms, complemented by Parker's Tavern, a high-end, quintessentially British restaurant bar, along with the adjoining library, bar, and ballroom.
Set in the heart of Cambridge, University Arms is the 'go to' destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury, adorned with moments of enchanting discovery.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING
As a linen porter, you are responsible for counting, distributing linen, cleaning store cupboards, and replenishing amenities to deliver an excellent guest experience. You will assist the room and public area attendants to maintain guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas to a high standard.
THE DUTIES
* Place linen and towels in the cages for transport to the laundry.
* Replenish the Room Attendant cupboard on a regular basis.
* Receiving housekeeping deliveries and replenishing stock as and when requested.
* To examine laundered items to ensure cleanliness and serviceability.
* To store laundered linen on shelves after verifying items.
* Work together with your team and liaise with other departments to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
* Able to dispatch and collect linen where necessary to and from departments as required.
* Happy to assist with the processing of both guest and Team Members' laundry and dry cleaning as required.
* Able to assist with the moving of furniture i.e beds, cots etc.
* Ensure the linen store is well-maintained and stocked.
* Report maintenance issues
* Carry out lost property procedures.
* Reporting any misused linen or stock losses.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
* Previous experience as a Room Attendant, Public Area Attendant, or Linen Porter in a hotel would be beneficial but not essential.
* Ability to take on a physically demanding job.
* A commitment to delivering high levels of cleanliness.
* A positive attitude and a passion for hospitality
* Attention to detail.
THE PERKS
As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:
* Competitive salary
* Free meals on duty
* Team Member Parties
* Room and FB discounts across the Marriott portfolio
* Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £400 for referring them
RIGHT TO WORK:
In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Why work at University Arms and Parker's Tavern?
We are passionate about Cambridge's heritage, and want to share that with our guests in a context that is contemporary, thoughtful and engaging. We deliver an experience of considered modern luxury, and take pride in our work. If you are enthusiastic about your city and your work in the hospitality sector you will find working at the University Arms truly rewarding.