Housekeeping Porter - Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh

POSITION SUMMARY We are currently recruiting a Housekeeping Porter to join our Housekeeping Team at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. This position is full time, working 5 days out of 7. Morning, Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this position. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is one of Scotland's leading 5 star hotels. As the largest 5 star hotel, we also have the biggest banqueting and meeting facilities of any hotel in Edinburgh with a capacity of up to 500 and our One Square Restaurant and bar. Role: Act as a liaison between Housekeeping, Guests and other departments to ensure a positive hotel experience for guest rooms and public areas. This position provides a visible and accessible floor presence in order to anticipate, understand and act upon Housekeeping associates’ needs. The position responds to guest requests on the floor and additionally will assist the Executive Housekeeper with day-to-day operations of the housekeeping departments. Essential Functions:

To ensure that all areas under his/her control are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness. Collection and delivery of guest laundry in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for delivery, collection and making up of cots to required standard. Responsible for maintaining standards of irons and ironing boards. Delivery of, duvets, pillows and bedboards and maintaining service area supplies as required. Responsible for ensuring service areas and lifts are clean and well maintained at all times, removing any rubbish, dirty crockery, glassware etc. Assist in training new porters as and when required. Answering pager and dealing with all requests and general housekeeping enquiries

Requirements: Our ideal candidate will project a pleasant and positive professional image to all contacts at all times. You will have experience within a Housekeeping department within a 5 star environment. Our expectations of you will be that you are able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have a strong desire to improve on your skills and knowledge. You will join a fun loving and passionate team who excel in delivering world class standards and live and breathe the brands standards. Benefits: So why work for the world’s largest hospitality company? A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty. 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service. Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates plus hotel and spa experiences as part of your induction. 50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels! Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub. 50% off Spa Treatments and £50 gym membership within our One Spa!  24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders Refer a friend to work with us and receive a £500 bonus. Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities. Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.