Night Porter/Front Office Assistant - vacancy in Wiltshire
Night Porter/Front Office Assistant - Front of House
This is a unique opportunity to join the team at the beautiful Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort as a Night Porter/Front Office Assistant.
Accommodation available if required.
Looking for a role in a luxury hotel with a supportive team, beautiful surroundings and excellent staff benefits? Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is looking for a reliable, professional and guest-focused Night Porter / Front Office Assistant to join our Front Office team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of Wiltshire’s most prestigious hospitality destinations, set within the stunning Bowood Estate near Calne.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Front Office Manager and Night Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the hotel overnight while delivering exceptional guest service at all times.
You will be responsible for the safety, security and comfort of our guests during the night, while supporting front office operations and maintaining the high standards expected within a luxury hotel environment.
This is a full-time position working nights 10:45pm-07:15am, 40 hours per week, the cycle is generally 7 nights out of 10 on a shift rota basis. Due to our location, own transport is essential as public transport is not available and is commutable from Chippenham, Swindon and Bath.
Key Responsibilities:
• Welcoming late arrivals and assisting guests throughout the night
• Supporting guest check-ins and check-outs
• Assisting with luggage, room service and guest requests
• Monitoring hotel security and conducting regular patrols
• Ensuring public areas remain clean, tidy and well presented
• Handling late bar service where required
• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring overnight standards are maintained
• Responding calmly and professionally to guest queries or emergencies
The ideal candidate will have:
• A positive, professional and customer-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliability and the ability to work independently overnight
• Previous hotel or customer service experience is preferred but not essential
• A calm and organised approach under pressure
• Full flexibility to work overnight shifts
Benefits:
Benefits include:
• Enhanced holiday entitlement – 31 days including Bank Holidays
• Uniform provided
• Meals whilst on duty
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens during the open season
• Heavily discounted Golf Membership (following successful completion of probation)
• Discounted spa treatments and 50% off Templespa products
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
• Company events and team socials
Among the finest luxury 4 star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.
Apply today to join the Front Office team at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort and build your hospitality career within one of Wiltshire’s most prestigious countryside hotels.
