Location: The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel, Leith, Edinburgh
Hours: 32-hour contract, shifts will vary to be 10pm – 6am/11pm-7am
Duration: Permanent
The Royal Yacht Britannia, voted as the World’s No. 1 Attraction (Tripadvisor), is a five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh. The onboard crew are committed to delivering the same standards of excellence that were expected when Britannia was in service.
Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, is permanently berthed on Leith’s vibrant waterfront and has been transformed into a five-star luxury floating hotel, restaurant, bar and events venue.
Events
Join our elite Events department, which hosts exclusive and elegant evening dinner and drinks receptions on board Britannia and Fingal Hotel. We are looking for a Night Porter to join our warm and professional team, working after events have finished, you will reset the ships’ dining areas to an exceptional standard, ensuring they are ready to welcome guests the following day.
Key responsibilities:
- Take pride in transforming our dining and service areas after each event, leaving every space beautifully presented and ready to welcome colleagues and guests the following day.
- Bring each venue back to life by arranging tables, chairs and service equipment to the required layout, creating a seamless, walk-in-ready start for the next day’s team.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience in front-of-house or luxury hospitality would be an advantage, giving you a strong understanding of the exceptional standards our guests expect.
- You will be confident working independently and taking ownership of ensuring every area is ready for the day ahead.
- You will enjoy the independence of night work and be comfortable working the regular 10pm–6am /11pm-7pmshift.
Successful candidates will have:
- A positive, enthusiastic approach
- Clear, professional communication skills
- A passion for exceptional guest care
- Confidence working independentlyThe ability to follow instructions accurately
Company benefits include:
- 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave
- Staff discounts in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom at Britannia and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and overnight stays aboard Fingal
- Convenient access via public transport links
- Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment
- Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme
- Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave
- Options to buy and sell annual leave
- Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and development from day one
- Employee events and celebrations
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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