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Porter

Wednesday 27 April 2005 16:46

In large hotels, porters may have specific job titles such as doorman or luggage porter, whereas in small hotels, the different duties will be shared.

What does this job involve?

  • Welcoming guests
  • Carrying luggage
  • Arranging transport
  • Parking cars.
  • Running errands and taking messages for the head porter are jobs usually assigned to a junior porter.

What skills and attributes do I need?

  • Physical fitness is a necessity as you will be regularly carrying heavy loads.
  • You need to be well-presented and be friendly and helpful.
  • Extensive knowledge about the area you work in is very useful.

How can I get this job?

There are no formal qualifications required for this position.

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