Porter Jobs

In the Hospitality Service industry, a Porter plays a pivotal role in ensuring guests have a satisfactory experience. They are primarily responsible for assisting guests with their luggage, guiding them to their rooms, and providing general information about the hotel or lodging facility and its services. This includes showing them where facilities such as the restaurant, fitness center, business center are located. Furthermore, Porters also often assist in other areas such as maintaining cleanliness in public areas, coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance departments, and sometimes handling minor maintenance tasks.

Essential skills for a Porter include strong customer service skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. They should also be familiar with the layout of the property and available services. Some employers may require a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous work experience in hospitality, such as working as a Concierge, Bellhop, or Housekeeper, could be advantageous for a person aiming to become a Porter. A certification in hospitality or a related field, while not always required, may increase employment opportunities and advancement potential.

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Day Porter

  • Keizer, OR
  • 18 hours ago
  • Keizer, OR
  • 18 hours ago

Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, floors, ceilings...

Porter

  • Port Washington, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY
  • 3 days ago

Porters are responsible for cleaning, sweeping up trash, mopping/vacuuming floors, scrubbing walls and windows, and removing garbage....

School Day Porter

  • Merion Station, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Merion Station, PA
  • 5 days ago

Role: School Day Porter Pay Rate: $20-$21/hr Hours: Monday-Friday (7am-3pm) Location: Kohelet Yeshiva - 223 N Highland Ave....

Day Porter Lead

  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • 10 days ago

Details The Lead provides leadership making sure facility operations run according to policies and procedures. They coordinate daily operations by delegating job assignments and providing...

Convention Linen Porter - Mandalay Bay

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • moments ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • moments ago

THE JOB: As a Convention Linen Porter at Mandalay Bay, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations for our Conventions team....

Restaurant Porter - Unit 1398

  • Grayson, GA
  • moments ago
  • Grayson, GA
  • moments ago

Welcome to Whataburger Careers Ready to work somewhere sizzlin'? Our Restaurant Team Members are the secret ingredient who make everything come together. Every shift is a new adventure filled with...

Porter

  • Fayetteville, NY
  • moments ago
  • Fayetteville, NY
  • moments ago

Porters will be required to work with caustic materials and cleaning equipment in order to fulfill their job responsibilities....

CDL Lot Porter

  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 1 hour ago

, vacuuming, wiping and rinsing Keeps vehicle lot(s) neat and organized Maintains cleanliness of service area, showroom and exterior display areas Shuttles customers as needed Fills vehicle with fuel...

Senior Day Porter

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Use and operation of cleaning equipment and machinery such as power washer, floor scrubber, vacuum, etc....

Day Porter- Full-Time, AM Shift

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Day Porter Responsibilities: General cleaning of the building and keeping it maintained and in good condition. Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors. Cleaning and stock restrooms....

Porter

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 1 hour ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

Porter - PT

  • Carnesville, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Carnesville, GA
  • 1 hour ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

Porter - PT-Site 312

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

Porter

  • Henderson, NV
  • 6 hours ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 6 hours ago

Sweeps, mops, vacuums floors, and empties trash cans and ashtrays throughout casino property. Wipe down all slot machines and chairs from dust, fingerprints and spills....

Flex Building Porter -(31654)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

, reposition furniture, empty trash and replace liners Check all trash containers prior to moving it Cleaning includes dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, gum removal, dusting, picking...

Porter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Porter Training
Overview Performing with excellence as a kitchen porter can lead you to better opportunities in the restaurant industry. Learn the key skills required to become a proficient kitchen porter with...
Kitchen Porter - Roles and Responsibilities
Kitchen porters are involved in a range of tasks in the kitchen. This hospitality training course explores the roles and responsibilities of a kitchen porter (also called kitchen assistant, prep...
Kitchen Porter Essentials in Modern Restaurant Management
Are you ready to launch your own restaurant business?Imagine a business where customers rave about your food, your kitchen runs like clockwork, and food safety is never a concern. Say goodbye to...

Salary for Porter Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Porter positions.



Highest Education Level

Porters offer the following education background
High School or GED
53.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.5%
Master's Degree
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Porters
Less than 1 year
60.4%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
12.7%
2-4 years
6.0%
8-10 years
0.6%


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