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Position Available: Gate Access/ Night Porter

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Job Description / Profile for gate Access and assistant Night Porter at La Petite Ferme

POSITION TITLE:  Gate Access and assistant Night Porter

REPORTS TO: Manager on duty

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible to provide access to restaurant and hotel guests and to assist guests, staff and the hotel during the night time. Is familiar and complies with the hotels standards and procedures. Also watch for unusual, activities occurring on the premises.

Patrol all areas of the property and assist guests with room access if required during the shift.

GATE ACCESS Primary duties:

  • Keep record of guests visiting and leaving hotel premises
  • Welcome hotel and restaurant guests and direct guests to parking and to Reception
  • Inform Reception of daily arrivals and departures when guests leave the premises
  • Inform hotel management when deliveries arrive at the gate.
  • Control and direct car movement in and out the access gate.

NIGHT PORTER Secondary DUTIES when not at the gate:

  • Patrols properties interior ground and back off the house area.
  • Ensures all guest room doors are closed and all public access doors locked.
  • Ensures all properties security alarms are on and functional.
  • Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all nightly occurrences, suspicious activity.
  • Responds to guest requests quickly and courteously as reported by night shift staff.
  • Assist guests/employees during emergency situations.
  • Notify appropriate individuals in the event of accidents, attacks, or other incidents.
  • Estcourt Guests and Employees from the restaurant area to their vehicles or to their rooms.
  • Escort any unwelcome persons from the property without interrupting the orderly flow of property operation.
  • Lock property entrances when required.
  • Conduct daily physical hazard inspections.
  • Performs all duties in a safe manner and reports all accidents to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintains safety of guests at all times.
  • Adheres to key control policy and procedures according to the set standards of the hotel.
  • Assist in training new joiners on the job.
  • Provide handover to the morning shift manager on duty.
  • Attendants any departmental meetings or training as per the schedule.
  • Any other duties assigned by management.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Good communication skills.
  • Pleasant appearance.
  • Attentive to detail.

 PERSONALITY:

  • Fluent in English
  • Being reliable and trustworthy
  • Communicate well
  • Always ready to help and assist
  • Ready for a new challenge in life and a long term involvement in his/her future job.

EXPERIENCE:

2 to 4 years of experience in similar role in hospitality environment.

IN RETURN:

Adequate market related salary, Negotiable based on experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please submit you’re CV, with contactable references and photo via email, with the subject line Gate Access.

If you have not received a response within 1 week of submitting your CV, consider your application unsuccessful. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Looking to join a dedicated team at La Petite Ferme as a Gate Access and Assistant Night Porter? We’re seeking a reliable and trustworthy individual with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. With 2 to 4 years of experience in hospitality, you’ll help maintain our high standards while ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests. If you’re ready for a new challenge and a long-term role, send your CV, contactable references, and a photo to us via email. Be sure to include “Gate Access” in the subject line. Contact us today to apply and become part of our exceptional team.

 

Alternative Route to La Petite Ferme

Due to roadworks on the Simondium Road, we want to ensure your journey to La Petite Ferme remains smooth and enjoyable. For a convenient alternative, please follow these directions via the Wemmershoek Road:

From Cape Town, merge onto the N1 highway heading towards Paarl.
Continue the N1 for approximately 54 km.
Take Exit 59 for Jan Van Riebeek Drive, signposted towards Paarl/R301/Wellington.
Turn right onto Wemmershoek Road (R301) and proceed for 16 km.
Turn left onto the R45 and continue for 8.5 km.
Turn left onto Lambrechts Road.
Continue for 1.9 km along Lambrechts Road, and you’ll find La Petite Ferme on your right-hand side.

We look forward to welcoming you! Should you require assistance along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

tel: +27 21 876 3016
reception@lapetiteferme.co.za