The Merrion, one of Dublin's finest luxury hotels, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and now certified a Great Place to Work, is recruiting for full time Hall Porters to join our professional and friendly Front of House Concierge Team. Centrally located in Dublin within easy reach of public transport, this role will offer you the opportunity to work in a beautiful hotel where the highest of standards are in place and where you have all the tools you need to do your job.
Working alongside an experienced team, you will be offered plenty of training.
This is a really rewarding role on a team where you can be assured of a warm welcome. Working 5 days per week, (39 hours) - weekdays and weekend work is required.
Competitive pay rates Free meals on duty Free cleaning of company provided uniforms Travel and Bike to Work - Tax saving Schemes, discounted parking in the city Health and Dental Insurance payments Contributory Pension Plan Increased holiday entitlement with length of service Recommend a Friend scheme: bonus paid to you for recruiting a friend or colleague to join The Merrion team Employee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends Free Employee Assistance Programme - free professional counselling and support on everything from anxiety to parenting to exam stress - for you and all your family members The Role We are looking for a service driven individual to join our five star Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to either begin or continue your career in one of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Working with a professional and welcoming Team you will be part of creating Merrion Moments for our guests and colleagues with your main duties including to: Welcome all guests to the hotel.
Assist guest with storage, delivery and collection of luggage.
Deliver newspapers, correspondence and packages to guest bedrooms. Safely dispatch guests vehicles to and from the Hotel car park.
Provide information to hotel guests as requested.
Assist guests with information on tourist attractions and facilities. Keep front of house and back of house areas neat and tidy.
Deal with chauffeur and taxi drivers, tour guides and couriers and keeping the front of the hotel organised.
Park & retrieve guests' vehicles.
The successful candidate will: Have previous experience in a 4 or 5* hotel in the Front Office or Concierge Department. Have the drive and talent to grow within our dynamic and service driven environment Have excellent communication and presentation skills. Be knowledgeable about Dublin city and surrounding areas. Have previous guest service experience. Work well in a team.
Enjoy guest contact and communicate confidently with them Demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
Have a genuine passion for service excellence. Be computer literate and have knowledge of Opera or equivalent.
Who we are looking for A candidate with the ability to be professional and communicate courteously and effectively with guests and colleagues alike.
Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will instil confidence in the services offered. Shift work & flexibility are required for this position. A full, clean & valid driver's license is of competitive advantage. About The Merrion The Merrion, a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, is located opposite Government Buildings in the heart of the city centre.
Created from 4 Georgian Townhouses, the 142 bedroom and suites are arranged around two 18th Century style gardens. If you feel this is the role and Company for you, please apply online with your CV & cover letter detailing what you can bring to us at The Merrion.