Porter Jobs in Illinois

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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House Porter - Casual

  • Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.
  • Hampshire, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampshire, IL
  • 1 day ago

About the role We're seeking a reliable and hardworking Housekeeping Porter to join our team on a casual, flexible basis....

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  • Travel Centers Of America
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 5 days ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

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Porter - Host/Hostess

  • Four Corners
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview Four Corners is a leading, Chicago-based hospitality group that owns and operates unique establishments, each thoughtfully created to offer an exceptional social experience,...

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Porter - Server

  • Four Corners
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview Four Corners is a leading, Chicago-based hospitality group that owns and operates unique establishments, each thoughtfully created to offer an exceptional social experience,...

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Dishwasher/Porter

  • Ever Restaurant
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

We are currently hiring for a Support Staff position with primary responsibilities as a Dishwasher/Porter....

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Automotive Porter

  • Murgado Automotive Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

Vehicle Prep: Wash, vacuum, and prepare vehicles for customer delivery or service appointments....

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Lot Porter Sales and Service

  • Campers Inn RV
  • Collinsville, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Collinsville, IL
  • 12 days ago

Campers Inn RV is looking for a Lot Porter/Forklift Driver!...

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Porter

  • Dunkin'
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 13 days ago

Porter position for Dunkin Donuts Our Porters are people who enjoy maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere for our guests and crew....

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  • Crash Champions
  • Glenview, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and or vacuuming Service, clean and stock restroom Clean windows, glass, and mirrors Gather and empty trash Occasionally assists...

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  • carstar
  • Elgin, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 15 days ago

May help buff out light scratches; install trim and cosmetic parts, etc....

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  • Bowlmor AMF
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 15 days ago

WHAT OUR PORTERS DO The primary role of our porters is to keep our centers clean and sanitized (and keep our guests happy as a result)....

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Porter

  • Cooper's Hawk Winery
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 17 days ago

As a member of the Coopers' Hawk team, the Porter ensures our restaurant is always clean and safe for our Team Members and Guests. Compensation: $15 - $17.50 per hour....

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  • Prestige Maintenance USA
  • Fairview Heights, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL
  • 22 days ago

These tasks could include the following: o Empty wastebaskets and replace liner as neededo dust/clean tops of office furniture, desks and tableso vacuum all carpetingo spot clean soiled areas as neededo...

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Porter

  • Bowlero Corp
  • Algonquin, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT OUR PORTERS DO The primary role of our porters is to keep our centers clean and sanitized (and keep our guests happy as a result)....

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Porter - PT

  • Travel Centers Of America
  • Monee, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monee, IL
  • 30+ days ago

While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc....

In Person Part Time

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Salary for Porter Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois 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 Illinois
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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