Job Description

Job Ref:

FOC2023

Branch:

The Bedford Hotel

Location:

The Bedford Hotel, Belfast

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

12/01/2026

Closing date:

14/02/2026

The Bedford Hotel Belfast is seeking a Night Porter to join its exceptional opening team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Belfast's most anticipated boutique hotel openings.

Who are we

Opening early 2026, The Bedford Hotel Belfast will be a prestigious boutique hotel set within the iconic Scottish Mutual Building in the heart of the city. With 82 beautifully appointed bedrooms, a destination restaurant, cafe/bar, and exclusive private dining rooms, The Bedford Hotel Belfast will set new standards for hospitality in Northern Ireland.

Role Responsibilities

As Night Porter, you'll take charge of the hotel's overnight operations, ensuring that guests receive exceptional service and that the hotel remains secure and efficiently run.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing night operations, ensuring smooth handover between day and night teams. Providing a warm and professional welcome to all guests, handling check-ins, check-outs, and any late-night enquiries or issues. Ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, and property through regular checks and adherence to company procedures. Managing cash handling, night audit procedures, and accurate recording of financial transactions. Conducting daily security and fire safety checks, ensuring compliance with all HS regulations. Coordinating with departments to ensure the hotel is ready for the next day's operations. Handling any incidents or emergencies calmly and efficiently, following company policy. Supporting food and beverage service overnight where necessary. Complete any other tasks assigned by the Night Manager.

Key Requirements

Previous experience in a night role within the hospitality industry. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a small team. Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities, always maintaining professionalism. Good understanding of hotel systems and night audit procedures (PMS experience preferred). Ability to work independently, showing initiative and reliability. Flexibility to work night shifts across weekdays and weekends.

What We Offer:

At The Bedford Hotel, we believe that exceptional service starts with exceptional people. We offer:


Competitive salary. Training and development programme. Clear career progression pathways and leadership opportunities. A supportive, employee-centric culture. Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance. Work-life balance initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Be part of something special:

Join the opening team of Belfast's newest boutique hotel.

Innovate and inspire:

Work in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Grow your career:

Benefit from professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now to join The Bedford Hotel Belfast and become part of a team that values excellence, passion, and progress.


Blending historical reverence with contemporary luxury, The Bedford Hotel is Belfast's newest addition set to open early 2026. Home to 82 beautifully appointed guestrooms, private dining space, and new destination restaurant and cafe/bar, The Bedford offers guests an unparalleled level of service and attention to detail. The new boutique hotel is situated in the iconic Scottish Mutual Building in the heart of the city centre and promises to become a cornerstone of Belfast's luxury hotel scene.