Housekeeping Porter

The Stratford is a 145-bedroom design-led hotel set within Manhattan Loft Gardens, a 42-storey skyscraper which also features 248 loft apartments, three sky terraces, two restaurants, three bars and four event rooms. The building is located within walking distance from Stratford International Station and Westfield Shopping Centre.

At The Stratford we do things a little differently, we value authenticity and encourage our team to bring their personality to work.

We’re looking for a Housekeeping Porter to join our Housekeeping Team. You’ll be the support behind the Housekeeping Team, helping the Supervisors, Assistant Housekeeping Manager and Housekeeping Manager with whatever the day needs. This includes:

• Deliver clean linen and amenities to floors, and keep linen cupboards and floor stores stocked
• Collect used linen and rubbish and keep back-of-house areas tidy
• Help with linen counts and laundry deliveries
• Deliver guest requests from Reception, such as extra beds, cots, pillows and irons
• Support room attendants during busy period so rooms are ready on time
• Move furniture and equipment around the hotel when needed, for example setting up or clearing rooms
• Help with deep cleans and other tasks set by your managers
• Report maintenance issues and lost property to your supervisor
• Follow health and safety, manual handling and COSHH procedures

• A positive, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in
• Well organised and dependable
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to the little details
• Experience as a hotel porter, linen porter, housekeeping assistant or cleaner
• Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays

Please note, this is a role that involves lifting, pushing trolleys and moving furniture, so you’ll need to be comfortable working physically throughout your shift. Uniform is provided.

Shifts:

7AM – 3:30PM or 2:30PM – 11PM including weekends. Rota shared 1 week in advance.

Contract:

Permanent

• Gym discounts and wellness classes
• Monthly wellbeing challenges, trekking activities and sporting events
• Bi-annual theme parties
• Monthly birthday celebrations and ‘have one on us’ team drinks
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partner Westfield Stratford City
• Freshly cooked food during your shift
• Discounts of up to 50% off F&B in our hotel
• Room discounts across the Marriott portfolio
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Opportunity to join and participate in our unique GROW academy
• Bike to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Experience stay in the hotel to enjoy with a plus one
• Wagestream – offering you a range of features, including up to 50% of salary stream before pay date, saving pot and financial advice
• Recommend a friend scheme, giving you the possibility to earn up to £500 for individual referral
• ‘Star of the Month’ and ‘Star of the Year’ awards
• Vitality At Work after 2 years’ service
• A supportive, people-focused culture