Night Porter

2 weeks ago


Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Focus Hotels Management Full time £18,000 - £25,000 per year

Job Ref: FOC1919

Branch: New Bath Hotel Spa

Location: New Bath Hotel Spa, Matlock Bath

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Contract

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 35

Posted date: 13/10/2025

Closing date: 15/11/2025

Who are we

New Bath Hotel Spa is a beautiful 54-bedroom hotel located in the heart of Matlock Bath, within the scenic Peak District National Park. The hotel stands as a testament to the area's rich history, with origins tracing back to 1745 when it began as a bathing establishment centred around a natural spring that still flows today. The hotel features a historic outdoor swimming pool known as the New Bath Hotel Lido. Established in 1934, this unique lido is supplied by mineral-rich spring water from the nearby mountainside, ensuring a natural and chemical-free swimming experience.

Role Responsibilities

You'll be the first impression providing guests and visitors with a warm welcome and great service whilst ensuring the hotel is kept safe and secure overnight. You will have a forward thinking approach and be a team player, going the extra mile to ensure the hotel is perfectly presented ready for our guests in the morning.

  • To establish a friendly and helpful attitude to all guests and staff and deal with any reasonable requests from guests in a professional, timely manner.
  • Ensure all revenue is correctly charged and monies keys are all securely kept at all times.
  • Carry out timely and efficient morning call service as required.
  • Order newspapers and deliver where necessary.
  • Support with the cleaning of all public areas, bars and function rooms as requested, removal of room service trays from bedroom corridors as necessary.
  • Service of drinks and light refreshments during the night according to guest requests.
  • To ensure all documentation, i.e. checks/bills are completed as necessary and carried out as per the hotel and company standards.
  • To be able to check in/check out guests using the PMS system.
  • To strive and anticipate customer needs whenever possible and react to these to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Preparation of conference/board rooms as per function sheets and company brand standards.
  • Ensure all corridors are clear; fire extinguishers are present and accessible and fire doors are secure, reporting any concerns immediately to the Duty
  • Manager or Senior Manager on site.
  • Conduct a minimum of 3 floor safety checks during the night ensuring all incidents, accidents or injuries which occur on the premises are logged and reported to the Duty Manager immediately.
  • To be aware of and comply with the Alcohol Licensing Laws in England and Scotland (where applicable)
  • Must attend all HS, Fire and Food Safety Training as directed by your Line Manager.

Key Requirements

  • To have worked in a hotel or accommodation services business.
  • To be able to work in a fast-paced environment and to enjoy it
  • To be able to work independently, being self-motivated to complete the tasks.
  • Flexibility- to enjoy working night shifts, seeing the operation on different days of the week including the weekends.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent on-going support, training and development
  • Stakeholder Pension entitlement
  • Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
  • On-going incentives and rewards