At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure guest safety and comfort overnight while supporting front office operations.
- Company: Join Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, a prestigious destination in Wiltshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced holiday entitlement, free parking, and discounted spa treatments.
- Other info: Full-time night shifts from 10:45pm to 07:15am, requiring own transport.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to work in beautiful surroundings with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Looking for a role in a luxury hotel with a supportive team, beautiful surroundings and excellent staff benefits? Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is looking for a reliable, professional and guest-focused Night Porter / Front Office Assistant to join our Front Office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of Wiltshire's most prestigious hospitality destinations, set within the stunning Bowood Estate near Calne.
About the Role
Reporting to the Front Office Manager and Night Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the hotel overnight while delivering exceptional guest service at all times. You will be responsible for the safety, security and comfort of our guests during the night, while supporting front office operations and maintaining the high standards expected within a luxury hotel environment. This is a full-time position working nights 10:45pm-07:15am, 40 hours per week, the cycle is generally 7 nights out of 10 on a shift rota basis. Due to our location, own transport is essential as public transport is not available and is commutable from Chippenham, Swindon and Bath.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcoming late arrivals and assisting guests throughout the night
- Supporting guest check-ins and check-outs
- Assisting with luggage, room service and guest requests
- Monitoring hotel security and conducting regular patrols
- Ensuring public areas remain clean, tidy and well presented
- Handling late bar service where required
- Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring overnight standards are maintained
- Responding calmly and professionally to guest queries or emergencies
The ideal candidate will have
- A positive, professional and customer-focused approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability and the ability to work independently overnight
- Previous hotel or customer service experience is preferred but not essential
- A calm and organised approach under pressure
- Full flexibility to work overnight shifts
Benefits
- Enhanced holiday entitlement - 31 days including Bank Holidays
- Uniform provided
- Meals whilst on duty
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens during the open season
- Heavily discounted Golf Membership (following successful completion of probation)
- Discounted spa treatments and 50% off Templespa products
- Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
- Company events and team socials
Apply today to join the Front Office team at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort and build your hospitality career within one of Wiltshire's most prestigious countryside hotels.
Night Porter/Front Office Assistant in Calne employer: Job Search Place Limited
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located in the stunning Bowood Estate near Calne. Employees enjoy benefits like 31 days of holiday, free entry to Bowood House & Gardens, and heavily discounted golf membership. The team values professionalism and exceptional guest service in a luxury hotel environment.
