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Hours: 32-hour contract, shifts will vary to be 10pm – 6am/11pm-7am
Duration: Permanent

The Royal Yacht Britannia, voted as the World’s No. 1 Attraction (Tripadvisor), is a five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh. The onboard crew are committed to delivering the same standards of excellence that were expected when Britannia was in service.

Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, is permanently berthed on Leith’s vibrant waterfront and has been transformed into a five-star luxury floating hotel, restaurant, bar and events venue.

Events
Join our elite Events department, which hosts exclusive and elegant evening dinner and drinks receptions on board Britannia and Fingal Hotel. We are looking for a Night Porter to join our warm and professional team, working after events have finished, you will reset the ships’ dining areas to an exceptional standard, ensuring they are ready to welcome guests the following day.

Key responsibilities:

• Take pride in transforming our dining and service areas after each event, leaving every space beautifully presented and ready to welcome colleagues and guests the following day.

• Bring each venue back to life by arranging tables, chairs and service equipment to the required layout, creating a seamless, walk-in-ready start for the next day’s team.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in front-of-house or luxury hospitality would be an advantage, giving you a strong understanding of the exceptional standards our guests expect.

• You will be confident working independently and taking ownership of ensuring every area is ready for the day ahead.

• You will enjoy the independence of night work and be comfortable working the regular 10pm–6am /11pm-7pmshift.

Successful candidates will have:

• A positive, enthusiastic approach

• A flexible, can-do attitude

• Clear, professional communication skills

• A passion for exceptional guest care

• Confidence working independently

• The ability to follow instructions accurately

Company benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave

• Staff discounts in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom at Britannia and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and overnight stays aboard Fingal

• Uniform provided

• Convenient access via public transport links

• Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment

• Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme

• Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave

• Options to buy and sell annual leave

• Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training and development from day one

• Life assurance

• Employee events and celebrations

If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Night Porter to: recruitment@tryb.co.uk

No agencies please. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, successful candidates will be contacted directly by email.

Closing date: 6 November 2026

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Deadline: Friday 06/11/2026