Linen Porter

We are currently looking for an experienced Linen Porter to join our team at The Stafford London Hotel.

The Linen Porter is responsible for managing the inventory of linens and maintaining their cleanliness and quality to meet the standards of the Hotel. This role involves handling, storing, distributing, and organizing linens in an efficient and orderly manner.

About The Stafford London

Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence.

The Stafford London is ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks.

Our Benefits includes:

·       Annual package of £28,875 (amount inclusive of basic salary and service charge)

·       28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days

·       Private Healthcare

·       Life Insurance

·       A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits

·       Employee recognition programme

·       Training and development opportunities

·       Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for permanent position (terms and conditions applies)

·       Interest free season ticket loan

·       50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues

·       Opportunity to be part of a growing team who has potential to achieve great things

About the role, what will I be doing?

• Collect dirty linen from maid services in the correct manner
• Load and operate laundry machines, such as washing machines, dryers, and ironing equipment, to clean linens
• Ensure the cleanliness of the assigned machinery and equipment all the time. Report to the supervisor any unusual function of the equipment
• Sort torn and stained articles for reporting purposes
• Fold, stack, and organise cleaned linens in a neat and organised manner
• Ensure that linens are properly ironed and pressed before distribution.
• Distribute clean linens to guest rooms
• Keep track of linen inventory levels and report shortages or excesses to the housekeeping or purchasing departments.
• Clean designated areas with proper chemicals, tools and equipment
• Clean the lint trap compartment of the Dryer Machine before starting the operation and as often as required
• Ensure that nothing is stored in stairwells, fire exits and lift landings
• Count correctly and methodically dirty linen and record correctly
• Ensure guest laundry goes out in a timely manner, and is correctly recorded

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role in a five star hotel
• Highly organized, multitasking individual with a positive attitude & a team player
• Ability to manage varying needs and prioritizing to ensure the best business results
• Excellent communication skills
• An exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bags of linens.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols when handling laundry chemicals and equipment.

If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you!

Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.