At a Glance
- Tasks: Clean and set up event spaces, ensuring high standards for guests each morning.
- Company: Join The Lensbury, part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts, by the River Thames.
- Benefits: Free meals, discounts, gym access, and fully funded apprenticeship opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy staff awards, social events, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Work independently at night while making a real impact on guest experiences.
- Qualifications: Reliability, positive attitude, and ability to work independently during night shifts.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
About us
Part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts,
The Lensbury is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.
The Role
Working independently during night shifts with support of Night Duty Manager, this is a hands-on role involving cleaning, room resets, furniture movement, stock replenishment and general housekeeping duties.
The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards and ensuring all event spaces are ready for guests each morning.
What's in it for you?
- Free meal every shift including unlimited hot and cold drinks in the on-site canteen
- Discounts at The Lensbury and across some L+R hotels worldwide
- Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30 day review)
- EAP for you and your family, including 24/7 helpline
- Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts across some major brands
- Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Refer a Friend programme
- Paid annual leave of 28 days including public holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, clean and reset meeting rooms and event spaces in line with booking requirements and room plans.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout meeting rooms, event spaces, refreshment areas and back-of-house locations.
- Arrange and move furniture and equipment to support meetings, conferences and events.
- Ensure meeting rooms are stocked with required stationery, flipcharts, whiteboard pens and presentation materials.
- Prepare, replenish and clean refreshment stations, coffee points and beverage service areas.
- Support room turnover and event preparation to ensure spaces are ready for use.
- Operate dishwashing equipment and maintain cleanliness and hygiene within kitchen and service areas.
- Manage waste disposal, recycling and replenishment of consumables and operational supplies.
- Keep storerooms organised, secure and stocked, ensuring equipment, furniture and supplies are stored safely.
- Report maintenance issues, damage, defects and health and safety concerns, ensuring corrective action is taken where appropriate.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:
- Reliable and able to work independently during night shifts.
- Hardworking with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Proud of maintaining high cleaning and presentation standards.
- Well organised and able to follow checklists accurately.
- Comfortable carrying out physical work, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Able to manage your time effectively and complete tasks within deadlines.
- Observant and able to identify maintenance or cleanliness issues.
- Flexible and willing to support the wider operation when required.
M&E Night Porter (Cleaning and Room set-up) in Teddington employer: The Lensbury
The Lensbury, part of Iconic Hotels and Resorts, is an exceptional employer located on the picturesque banks of the River Thames in Teddington. With a strong focus on employee development and a vibrant work culture, we offer numerous benefits including team member discounts, access to leisure facilities, and a supportive environment that values customer service excellence. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making every day at work meaningful and enjoyable.
