Porter (Casual) - InterContinental Brisbane

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Australia, Brisbane
Job Description

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels,
we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®
brand.

Shaped by decades of international
know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures
and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for
those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome
you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

style="margin-left: 0px;">Nestled in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD,
InterContinental Hotel Brisbane offers 319 spacious hotel rooms and suites, all
day dining restaurant and lobby bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre and Club
Lounge, all in a prime location above Queen Street Mall, perfect for exploring
the city’s top attractions. With over 1800 square metres of meeting and events
spaces, InterContinental Brisbane offers versatile function rooms and a Grand
Ballroom catering for up to 1000 guests, making it a great choice for business
and leisure events alike.

We are looking for
a Casual Porter to join our Concierge team!

A little taste of your
day-to-day
 

  • Greeting guests upon arrival
    and departure with a warm and professional
    demeanor. 
  • Assisting with luggage, including
    unloading/loading vehicles and transporting bags to and from guest
    rooms. 
  • Providing directions within the hotel
    and guidance to local attractions or transportation
    options. 
  • Maintaining a clean and presentable lobby
    area and entrance. 
  • Assisting in organizing
    or directing guest traffic, especially during busy check-in/out times
    or events. 
  • Opening doors and providing a welcoming
    experience at the entrance. 
  • Escorting guests to their
    rooms and providing a brief orientation of room features and hotel
    facilities. 
  • Anticipating guest needs and offering
    assistance before being asked to enhance the guest
    experience.
  • Handling special requests, such as delivering
    amenities, extra towels, or cots. 
  • Coordinating
    with the front desk, concierge, valet, and housekeeping
    teams. 
  • Monitoring the lobby and entrance
    for suspicious activity or safety
    hazards. 

What we need
from you

  • Prior experience working as a Luggage
    Porter, Door Person, Receptionist, Concierge or Guest Services Agent at a luxury
    hotel is beneficial  
  • An organised approach,
    ability to handle large amounts of information at once and deal with various
    requests simultaneously  
  • Passion for providing
    luxury experiences, not shy to go above and beyond to personalise our Guests
    stay and provide your local wisdom to enhance their
    experience  
  • Ongoing availability to work
    flexibly as rostered, including nights, weekends and public
    holidays 
  • Full working rights in Australia without
    restrictions 
  • Impeccable grooming standards and good
    personal hygiene.
  • A current Open (unrestricted) Australian Driver
    Licence (Class C) is required.
  • Physical fitness as you’ll be
    on your feet most of the day. Sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull
    objects, such as tables, up to 23 kg – we have the equipment to support you
    and keep you safe 

What we offer

You’ll
be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports
you throughout your IHG career journey:

  • Free meals
    on shift
  • Laundered uniform provided
  • Paid birthday leave - hip
    hip hooray!
  • Proactive paid wellness and mental health days
  • Best
    colleague accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts across our IHG Hotels
    & Resorts worldwide
  • A massive colleague discounts platform for all
    your favourite brands and retailers
  • Most importantly, your career
    journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career
    milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow
    with IHG.

What you can expect
from us

Not only will you benefit
from a truly unique and career-defining opportunity as part of this exciting
hotel opening, but you’ll receive a competitive salary that rewards all
your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best
work life - including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training
in the business.

Our mission is to welcome
everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage
colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts
provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without
regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture
of trust, support, and acceptance.

Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences,
and perspectives. 

So, join us and you’ll
become part of our ever-growing global family. 

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believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit
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