Overview
Other Hospitality Workers includes a number of jobs like Bar Usefuls or Bussers, and Doorpersons or Luggage Porters.
Day-to-day
- prepares service areas by cleaning and laying tables
- removes used plates, cutlery and glassware from tables, wipes up bar areas and tables
- empties rubbish containers and ashtrays
- washes up spills or sweeps up broken glass
- escorts guests or residents to their rooms
- assists with baggage
- advises guests or residents of in-house facilities and local attractions
- receives and distributes mail, telegrams, packages and messages to rooms
- delivers newspapers to rooms and lounges
- may clean patrons' shoes and arrange cleaning and laundering of clothing
- runs errands as directed
- may clean public areas
- greets customers and determines their requirements
- checks in garments and other items and issues tracking ticket
- answers enquiries on events and may distribute programmes and information
- may assist with a range of duties involved in the operation of a bar.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Irregular hours
To become an Other Hospitality Worker
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You can work as an Other Hospitality Worker without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Skills employers are looking for
