Linen Porter

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 £11.60 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £18,000.

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and typical shifts will be 8am - 4pm weekdays or 9am -5pm weekends, however these times can change based on business requirements, working any 5 days out of 7 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 zbeds 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.
• Familyfriendly 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 biannual 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 inhouse 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, 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 role is strongly preferred.
• You will work alone in guest bedrooms and therefore must be able to be selfdriven and work at pace.
• Have a keen eye for detail when cleaning.
• Able to be physically active and be standing for the entirety 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.

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