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Night Porter

General Information

Country/Region
New Zealand
Province/City
Hawke's Bay
Hiring Entity
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Department
Security
Job Type
Part-time

Job Description

We are currently seeking a part-time Night Porter to be responsible for the overnight functions of the Lodge, for 2 or 3 nights per week.  

 

What you will do:

Reporting to the Front Office Manager you will have responsibility for security at the hotel overnight. In addition, you will be -

  • Cleaning public areas

  • Sweeping, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings

  • Removing rubbish and recycling

  • Cleaning fireplaces

  • Maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries, and floors

  • Attending to any late-night guest requests; preparing and cooking meals, and serving food and beverages

  • Welcoming late night or early morning guests, answering telephones, delivering messages.

  • Responding to any emergencies 

  • Patrolling the lodge and grounds 

 

What you will bring:

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong customer focus, who is honest, responsible and capable of working unsupervised. This is a hands on role with lots of variety. The successful candidate will have -

  • A passion for service delivery and the hospitality industry

  • Some experience in a similar role

  • Excellent presentation and strong communication skills

  • A high level of attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills

  • Flexibility and maturity in approach 

  • A recent First Aid certificate

  • Reliability and honesty (this position demand a high level of trust and responsibility)

  • Experience in a similar role is desired, but more importantly you will be someone who takes pride in your work, who is happy to pull your sleeves up and get involved. 

We offer an excellent work environment where promoting a positive work life balance is key to our success.

We offer competitive wages, daily travel allowance, delicious staff meals and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. You must have access to your own reliable transport and a valid working visa to apply. 

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you

About Us

Far out to the east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon.

Home to not only a lodge and spa, this unique property also boasts one of the world’s top golf courses, a sanctuary for some of New Zealand’s most precious flora and fauna, and a working farm. Warm and enveloping, Cape Kidnappers generous suites offer sumptuous comfort and awe-inspiring views in equal parts.

Ranked as one of the top two hotels in New Zealand and Australia by Travel + Leisure, and within the top 20 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller, Cape Kidnappers delivers stunning exclusive guest experiences including the Can-Am Farm Tour, Kiwi Discovery Walk, Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and much, much more.