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Luggage Porter - JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
Role summary
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The Luggage Porter welcomes guests, handles luggage on arrival and departure, escorts guests to rooms, assists with transportation and provides information about hotel services and London. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, physical ability to lift and move luggage, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Previous hotel, porter or guest-service experience is useful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to be courteous, attentive, reliable and proactive, while maintaining Marriott service standards and protecting guest belongings. Good local knowledge, teamwork, punctuality and the right to work in the United Kingdom are also important.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is a luxury hotel on Park Lane, near Hyde Park and Mayfair. It is part of JW Marriott, Marriott International’s premium luxury brand, which focuses on thoughtful service, refined accommodation, wellness and memorable guest experiences. The hotel is well known for its historic setting, elegant rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and large event spaces. As part of Marriott International, colleagues may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, employee travel rates and established hospitality procedures. Roles at the property typically involve serving leisure, business and event guests in a high-standard, fast-paced London environment. The hotel expects professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork and a genuine interest in helping guests.