Job title : Hotel Porte Cochere Attendant (Cape Town)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 08, 2025
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Description
Responsible to provide exceptional, personalised luggage, transport and customer service to guests on arrival and throughout their stay in the hotel to ensure that their stay is memorable.Key Performance Areas
Prepared Work Environment
Identify issues with regards the workstation appearance / functioning of equipment and systemsConduct inspections of vehicles and identify any issues to be addressedCheck overall cleanliness of vehicles, parking areas and general porte cochere areaCheck fuel levels and ensure car is ready to transport guestsReview the arrival and VIP lists daily and understands special requirementsBe aware and investigate directions for any new or unfamiliar destinations to which guests will be travellingCo-ordinate the scheduling of maintenance of vehicles when necessaryAssist in preparing and distributing welcome / VIP amenities.Be familiar with the hotel and resort facilities, promotions and activitiesTransporting services
Co-ordinate and park vehicles of visiting guests and residentsAssist guests in storing their luggage in the vehicle and unloading them on arrival at the hotel or destinationReport all accidents, injuries, unsafe working conditions and damage to hotel vehicles and related property.Greet all guests when they enter the vehicle; and assist disabled guests as necessary.Transport guests safely to any destination in accordance with hotel policies and rules.Plan routes to destinationLog transport to external destinations and file necessary documentationRaise chargesMay be required to collect and deliver other items as requested by managementDelivered Luggage Services
Collect guest luggage and equipment on arrival and take through to front deskTag baggage items and return the identification slips to guests.Escort guests to their room, placing luggage in room assigned by front desk.Inspects guest room for order and adequate supplies and informs guests of room amenitiesDelivers faxes, messages, packages and flowers to guests rooms and other offices.Collect, tag and deliver group luggage.Assist guests with long term luggage storage requests by safely storing and providing ticketing for guest coats and personal items.Update and file any luggage documentationTransport departing guests’ luggage from the room to the lobby, then into a car or taxi after reconfirming with the guest.Customer Engagement
Be present at the porte cochere and maintain proper decorum at all times.Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them on arrival and departure, and ensuring respect at all timesInteract with guests and provide professional service standards and solutions to questions and enquiriesIdentifies customers and understand their preferencesHandle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessaryEscort guests to their rooms, and explains and upsells hotel facilities, products, reward programme and current promotionsAssist with answering the telephone at the concierge desk and porte cochereRequirements
Education
Grade 12Experience
Experience in a customer service environment is an advantageWork conditions and special requirements
Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements (including weekends, public holidays and shifts)Physically able to stand, drive, lift luggage and move around as per job requirementsHave an open attitude to perform similar functions to those contained in this document , in alternative outlets due to operational requirementsAccreditation / R egistration / Licenses
Public Driver’s Permit (PDP)Valid Driver’s licence Code 10 with a clean driving recordSkills and Knowledge
Hotel Product Knowledge (facilities and activities)Knowledge of the area and important landmarks in the areaLuggage proceduresEnglish Verbal and Written Communication skillsBasic PC skillsBasic knowledge of OperaRead directions and mapsMake use of a GPS deviceDriving skillsCustomer Service jobs