Night Porter

The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge

Night Porter

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The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 337f4f28815740369a11e6067fa1f182

Full Job Description

You will become a vital part of our team providing the warmest of welcomes and exceptional customer service. As a Night Porter, you will ultimately be responsible for the safety and security of our guests as they sleep and will need to be able to react to their needs working on you own initiative.

Your day to day;

  • Checking in late arrivals

  • Cleaning the property and setting up meeting /conference rooms

  • Arranging newspapers and wake up calls

  • Ensuring the building and guests are secure

  • Helping set the dining area for breakfast

  • Stocking up the bars

  • General cleaning duties

    Our Night Porter plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our property, you will need to be a responsible and reliable person. We are looking for a hard-working individual who doesn't mind being a night owl.


  • You will be able to stay calm under pressure, taking any complications in your stride. Effortlessly deal with problems as they arise and ensure standards are maintained at all times. You will need excellent communication skills and be confident to make the right decision.

    If you are self-motivated and can multi-task this could be for you. Personality is what counts and whilst previous experience and basic computer skills are an advantage, full training is provided.

    It is part of Daniel Thwaites, a Lancashire company that has been synonymous with hospitality for over 200 years. Its inns, hotels and spas are collectively known as The House of Daniel Thwaites but the company also owns a brewery, stables and 250 pubs throughout the country.

  • A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience

  • Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week

  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)

  • Health cash plan

  • Generous employee discounts

  • Life assurance

  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all

  • An engaging supportive work environment


  • The Crown Inn is set on the riverside of the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge and is a tourist hotspot in the summer months. With a restaurant, bar and guest rooms, it's a busy place to work and you never know what each shift might bring.