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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Porter - FT

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

Floor Tech / Porter

  • North Cape May, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • North Cape May, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Role: Floor Tech Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Floor Tech, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of floors in a long-term care...

Floater Cleaner

  • Kuna, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Kuna, ID
  • 5 days 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...

Full-time School Custodial Day Porter - Clarksville, TN

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

What Youll Be Doing: Keeping class rooms spotlessdusting, sweeping, mopping & vacuuming Emptying trash & maintaining clean, welcoming common areas Ensuring restrooms are fresh and sanitary What Were...

1527A Porter

  • Bronx, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 2 hours ago

facilities to which the porter is assigned....

Porter

  • Bronx, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 2 hours ago

facilities to which the porter is assigned....

Warehouse Porter

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 3 hours ago

Overview Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Warehouse Porter role available in Hazelwood, MO!...

Overnight Porter

  • Cripple Creek, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cripple Creek, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities Sweep, vacuum, mop, wash and clean all debris from floor. Clean and sanitize all sinks, toilets and urinals using various chemicals as directed....

Full time and Part time cleaning Porter

  • MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • MD
  • 8 hours ago

company seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Porter to join our team....

Day Porter

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Dusts with a microfiber cloth all desks, filling cabinets, chairs, picture frames, window sills and any other furniture and equipment requiring dusting. Polishes metalwork....

Porter

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 10 hours ago

Maintain the daily housekeeping of the interior of the office, including daily emptying of garbage cans, cleaning the floors, and dusting the countertops and work area....

Day Porter

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Job Description Essential FunctionsSweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines.Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes...

EVS Utility Porter - Bellagio

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 hours ago

THE JOB: As an Environmental Services Utility Porter at Bellagio, you will set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service....

Porter

  • Coburg, OR
  • 10 hours ago
  • Coburg, OR
  • 10 hours ago

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

1st Shift-AZ Day Porter

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 10 hours ago

DESCRIPTION: The Day Porter will help in all areas of the shop floor and facility, from basic janitorial duties to basic preventative maintenance....

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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