Porter Valet

Job Description

The Porter Valet welcomes guests, assists with luggage, parks and retrieves vehicles, provides directions, and supports smooth arrivals and departures. The role requires excellent customer service, a professional appearance, strong communication skills, physical fitness, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. A current Australian driver’s licence and confident driving experience are typically required, with valet, hotel, or luxury guest-service experience highly regarded. The successful candidate is expected to be courteous, reliable, safety-conscious, discreet, and comfortable working outdoors while delivering the high service standards associated with The Ritz-Carlton.

Company Info

The Ritz-Carlton is Marriott International’s luxury hotel brand, known for highly personalised service, elegant accommodation, and exceptional attention to detail. The brand operates premium properties worldwide and places strong emphasis on anticipating guest needs, creating memorable experiences, and developing its employees through structured training and career opportunities. The Ritz-Carlton Perth is part of Marriott’s growing presence in Western Australia and is expected to serve leisure and business travellers seeking luxury hospitality in the city. Team members are expected to demonstrate warmth, discretion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction. Employment may include Marriott benefits, staff travel opportunities, training, and progression across the wider hotel group, subject to local employment conditions and the specific property’s operating arrangements.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities across hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, construction, healthcare, technology, and trades. Hospitality work is especially common in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, regional resorts, and coastal destinations. Australian workplace culture is generally informal but professional, with strong emphasis on punctuality, safety, equality, and reliable customer service. Perth provides a relaxed lifestyle, sunny weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and comparatively less congestion than Australia’s eastern capitals, although housing costs can be high. People relocating usually need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa, or skilled visa; eligibility depends on nationality, age, qualifications, and occupation. Applicants should confirm work rights, health insurance, tax-file requirements, and accommodation costs before accepting a role. International candidates may also need police checks, an Australian driver’s licence, and evidence of driving eligibility for valet work.