Porter Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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.

1-15 of 20 Jobs

Day Porter

  • American-swim-academy
  • Dublin, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dublin, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Vacuum all carpeted areas. Dust including but not limited to window sills, door jams, frames, break room surfaces, restroom etc....

In Person

Sales Porter - Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, CA at Sonic Automotive

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Responsibilities: Move, park, and organize vehicles on the lot and showroom to ensure an attractive and orderly display Clean and prepare vehicles for sale, including washing, vacuuming, and light detailing...

In Person Full Time

Sales Porter - Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc.
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description The Sales Porter plays a key support role in the day-to-day operations of the dealership's used vehicle department....

In Person

Porter

  • Boyd Group Services Inc
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (5 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (5 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maintain the daily housekeeping of the interior of the office, including daily emptying of garbage cans, cleaning the floors, and dusting the countertops and work area....

In Person Part Time

Office Facility G&A Day Porter

  • Revance
  • Newark, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and carry a 12 lb. backpack vacuum as needed. Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and crouching....

In Person

Porter (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Canteen We are hiring immediately for a full time PORTER position. Location: Canteen - 40800 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, CA 94538. Note: online applications accepted only....

In Person Full Time

Night Porter

  • Sid Wainer & Son
  • Brisbane, CA (22 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (22 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

What you’ll do: Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Gather and empty trash, consolidate trash for weekly pickup. Service, clean, and supply restrooms....

In Person

Porter 2

  • Sid Wainer & Son
  • Brisbane, CA (22 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (22 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Porter 2 position is considered the below a team lead....

In Person

Porter

  • Agrodolce Provisions
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 days ago

We are looking for a person to act as a liason between back of house, and front of house. Our restaurant is a self serve, marketplace style lunch, with coffee, pastries, pasta, wine + beer, and...

In Person

Porter

  • Sons & Daughters
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago

The porter will be responsible for opening our restaurant, set up, dish washing and general preparation for the kitchen....

In Person

Housekeeping Porter

  • The Olympic Club
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 20 days ago

, staff and management Functions will include vacuuming, moving tables and furniture, cleaning restrooms, dusting, mopping, pushing and pulling furniture and equipment, driving a cart on occasion, read...

In Person

Porter Overnight

  • Belmont Village, L.P.
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 21 days ago

The ideal Porter candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy....

In Person

Day Porter

  • Planned Companies
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Primary Job Responsibilities: Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors of various types. Stripping, buffing and waxing floors of various types as well....

In Person

Day Porter

  • The Facilities Group
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Day Porter Responsibilities/Duties: Clean designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restrooms, etc.)....

In Person

Trash Porter Part Time

  • Planned Companies
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Primary Job Responsibilities: Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors of various types. Stripping, buffing and waxing floors of various types as well....

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

Moving to Walnut Creek, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Walnut Creek, CA below.


Local
National
91,064
3,924
Medium/Lg

Porter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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...
The Porter: The Untold Story at Everest
A privileged American climbers dream to make history as a Himalaya porter becomes a sobering lesson in what it really takes to ascend Mount Everest. Behind the glory lies the grueling trutha...
Business Planning to Grow Successful Companies
From initial idea and business strategy to funding and international expansion, this course will take you through all the steps to launching and developing a successful business. Plan and...

Salary for Porter Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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 in Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
53.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%
Associate's Degree
9.2%
Some College
3.1%
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 in Walnut Creek, CA
Less than 1 year
60.4%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
12.7%
2-4 years
6.0%
8-10 years
0.6%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Porter Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »