Porter
Marriott International
Job Purpose
- The Porter is responsible for providing efficient and courteous assistance to guests with their luggage and other needs during arrival, stay, and departure.
- The role supports the Front Office team in creating a warm and welcoming guest experience while maintaining high standards of service, professionalism, and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Arrival & Departure:
- Welcome and acknowledge guests warmly upon arrival.
- Assist guests with loading and unloading luggage from vehicles.
- Transport guests’ luggage safely to and from guest rooms.
- Escort guests to their rooms and explain relevant room features and hotel facilities.
- Assist departing guests with luggage and transportation arrangements.
- Handle guest luggage carefully and ensure it is properly identified and stored when required.
Guest Assistance:
- Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests.
- Assist guests with directions and provide basic information about hotel facilities, services, and operating hours.
- Assist guests with transportation arrangements, taxis, and other local transportation needs.
- Provide support to guests with special requirements where appropriate.
- Maintain a friendly, professional, and helpful attitude at all times.
Luggage & Storage:
- Maintain proper control and accurate records of stored luggage.
- Ensure luggage is tagged and handled according to hotel procedures.
- Maintain the luggage storage area in a clean, organized, and secure condition.
- Report any damaged, missing, or unattended luggage immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
Front Office Support:
- Support Guest Service Agents and other Front Office colleagues as required.
- Assist with guest deliveries, messages, packages, and other items.
- Assist with room moves and other guest-related operational activities.
- Maintain awareness of VIPs, special occasions, and other important guest information.
- Communicate guest requests and concerns promptly to the relevant department.
Hotel Appearance & Service Standards:
- Maintain a professional appearance and comply with hotel grooming standards.
- Ensure the entrance, lobby, driveway, and luggage areas are clean, neat, and welcoming.
- Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe hotel entrance.
- Follow all hotel policies, procedures, and brand standards.
- Protect guest privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Safety & Security:
- Handle guest belongings responsibly and with care.
- Report suspicious activities, safety hazards, damaged property, or security concerns immediately.
- Follow all emergency, fire, health, and safety procedures.
- Ensure luggage and guest belongings are never left unattended or unsecured.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of an SSCE/OND or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in a hotel, hospitality, customer service, or similar guest-facing role is an advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact confidently and professionally with guests.
- Physically capable of handling and transporting guest luggage safely.
- Good knowledge of the hotel and its facilities.
- Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent guest service skills
- Good communication skills
- Professional and courteous attitude
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality
- Physical stamina
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good personal grooming and presentation.
Application Closing Date
24th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates send their CV to: using the job title as the subject of the email.
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