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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Baggage Handler

  • Lihue, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lihue, HI
  • 45+ days ago

General information Job Title Airport Ramp Agent (American) - LIH PT Date Thursday, July 3, 2025 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Hawaii City Lihue Base Pay Rate: $ 18.00 Full/Part Time Part Time...

Shop Porter

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Auto Body Shop Porter Classic Collision is now hiring for an Auto Body Shop Porter....

Part Time Day Porter

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 1 hour ago

Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors using brooms, mops and manual or backpack vacuum cleaners. Some floors may require scrubbing, waxing, and polishing....

Day Porter

  • Poway, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 1 hour 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...

Baggage Handler

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

ABM is HIRING IMMEDIATELY for Baggage Handlers. Pay: $22.04 Hourly Rate The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicants...

Day/Swing Shift Porter

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 hour 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...

Janitorial- Day Porter

  • Tarboro, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tarboro, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Experienced day porter needed M- F 12pm-8pm. Various janitorial tasks including mopping, vacuuming, deep cleaning etc MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION If responding please explain your experience....

Bell Staff for Downtown Boutique Hotel

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

We are seeking friendly and dependable Bell Staff member at the Marlton Hotel. The Marlton Hotel is a boutique hotel in the heart of Greenwich Village. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and...

Janitorial Day Porter

  • Mansfield, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mansfield, OH
  • 3 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Clean and polish fixtures, surfaces, and trim Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors Clean rugs and mats Buff floors (at some locations) Dust furniture...

Porter

  • Jackson, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 3 hours ago

to specifications Move heavy equipment, objects or furniture Identify and report possible repairs Possible floor work applicable (steam clean carpets, apply wax, buff, etc.)...

Porter

  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Grand Canyon, AZ
  • 3 hours ago

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties around the hotel, both inside and out, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, sweeping and restroom cleaning in both the front and back of the house....

Day Porter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 3 hours ago

As a game day Porter you will be responsible for maintaining inventory and delivering product orders to various game day catering areas....

Porter

  • Northville, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Northville, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: The Porter complements quality repairs by cleaning customer vehicles prior to vehicle delivery. Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of shop and office facilities....

Porter

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 4 hours ago

We are hiring a Porter/Floor Care to join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center! Full-time openings on 6a-2p and 2p-10p. Weekly pay at $18/hour....

Sanitation/Porter

  • Charlestown, IN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Charlestown, IN
  • 7 hours ago

Location: Charlestown, US-IN Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent SANITATION/PORTER Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the store in adherence to company standards and health department...

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...
Las 5 FUERZAS DE PORTER - Competitividad y Estrategia
En este Curso recibiras todo lo necesario para realizar un Analisis Competitivo profundo en cualquier Empresa, Proyecto o Emprendimiento bajo el Modelo de las 5 FUERZAS de Michael Porter, para...

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
53.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
2.5%
Master's Degree
1.6%
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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