Hotel Porter & Staff Mini Bus Driver

Carden Park Hotel Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel in Chester is seeking professional and personable candidates to join their team. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, assisting with luggage, and driving the staff minibus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, a D1 driving licence, and the flexibility to work shifts that may include evenings and weekends. Enjoy perks like discounted accommodation, spa access, and free staff lunch while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Share of the service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food and drink

Discounted spa use

Free staff lunch

Free on-site parking

High street discounts

Free Golf and Leisure Club membership

20% off activities

Free use of tennis courts

Free transport mini-bus from Wrexham

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license with D1 category for minibus.
• Ability to handle luggage and perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Flexible and reliable with shift work, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests as they enter the hotel.
• Assisting guests with luggage and general enquiries.
• Driving the staff minibus safely and punctually.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Friendly and professional demeanor

Driving skills (D1 category)

Job description

If you are professional, personable and have a desire to assist people and provide exceptional customer service for our guests then we would love you to join our team.

Your day with Team Carden:

• Welcoming guests as they enter the hotel
• Supporting guests with their luggage
• Valet parking guest cars
• Assisting guests with general enquiries
• Light cleaning duties of the front of house areas
• Drive the staff minibus safely and punctually between designated locations
• Ensure staff minibus is kept clean and well-maintained
• Support other departments as required to ensure a seamless guest experience

About You

• Friendly, professional, and well-presented with excellent customer service skills
• Full, clean driving licence with D1 category to enable driving of the minibus
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Ability to handle luggage and perform manual handling tasks safely

Enjoy full time 24- 40 hour contract, rota includes some early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods.

The Perks of Team Carden

• Share of the service charge
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free staff lunch provided
• Free on-site parking
• Access to perks platforms; high street discounts, and wellbeing assistance
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• 20% off all Pursuits activities.
• Free use of tennis courts and equipment and games rooms.
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Progression opportunities for all
• Career development through funded qualifications

BePart of Team Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. Providing excellent guest service will come naturally to you and you will have a keen eye for detail whilst keeping the hotel in a good appearance. You will work well in a team, as well as the ability to work independently when required. We are looking for someone to be remarkable, with a good eye for detail who takes pride in providing the best possible service.