A real shift
A shift on your feet at the door and in the lifts, moving luggage, holding cars, giving directions and running errands for reception. Tips can make or break the week.
Skills that matter
- Physical stamina
- Friendly first impressions
- Local knowledge
- Safe manual handling
- Spotting trouble at the door
Qualifications
- No formal requirement; manual handling training
- Driving licence for valet roles
- Level 2 hospitality apprenticeship
Where it leads
- Porter / bell attendant
- Head porter / bell captain
- Concierge
- Front office
What we'd ask on the show
- The doorman who knows everyone
- Tipping culture in British hotels
- What a porter sees that management never does