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Bellman Job Description and Duties

The Bellman is responsible for assisting guests with luggage, inquiries, and ensuring their comfort and satisfaction at the hotel. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, handling baggage, providing information about hotel services, and maintaining cleanliness in the lobby and baggage areas. The role emphasizes customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, and adherence to safety and hotel policies.

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Bellman Job Description and Duties

The Bellman is responsible for assisting guests with luggage, inquiries, and ensuring their comfort and satisfaction at the hotel. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, handling baggage, providing information about hotel services, and maintaining cleanliness in the lobby and baggage areas. The role emphasizes customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, and adherence to safety and hotel policies.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bellman

AREA/DEPARTMENT: Rooms Division / Front Office / Concierge

JOB BAND: 9

HOTEL LEVEL: I-V

REPORTS TO: Bell Captain /Concierge / Front Office Manager / Concierge

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Nil

JOB SCOPE: Responsible for receiving and ensuring correct delivery of


guest’s luggage to and from rooms, airport and cars and assists
all guests with inquiries and requests. The Bellman performs
various errands related to guest’s needs, comfort and
satisfaction. Promotes the desired work culture around the five
core values of Trust, Integrity, Respect, One Team and Service
of the InterContinental Hotels Group and the brand ethos.

TESTIMONIAL: I hereby confirm having read the duties and agree to perform these duties as set
out in the Job Description to the required standards.

Signature: .…………………………………………………………………………………………

Date: ………………….

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Last Updated: June 1, 2025

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Key Responsibilities
 Assist with heavy packages, coats, suitcase, etc. being alert to give assistance courteously and quickly, before
having to be asked
 Maintain a willingness to please attitude and give undivided attention to any approaching guest
 Adhere to guest checking in and checking out procedures pertaining to baggage handling
 Welcome guests at the main entrance, offering the greeting appropriate to the time of day taking particular note of
repeat guests and Priority Club members
 Assist arriving and departing guests by opening and closing car and taxi doors
 Maintain a spotless Porte Cochere and Drive way
 Guide the guest to the Front Desk and wait behind the guest during the check-in. Keep eyes on the Front Desk
Clerk who provides the signal for you to step forward and receive the room and rooming booklet from the Front
Desk Clerk. Without delay, escort the guests accordingly.
 Be familiar with the layout of the hotel and memorize the preferred route for escorting guests
 Room the guest in accordance with hotel standards
 Be familiar with the lift workings and emergency stairs
 Provide information to guests about the hotel facilities and services
 Provide guest services and guidance
 Learn and utilize names of guests, especially repeat and long staying guests and routinely greet guests as they
pass through the lobby, remaining alert to situations where he can be of assistance to guests
 Keep the lobby clean and tidy, informing the Concierge or Bell Captain if it needs major cleaning
 Maintain a well groomed hair style and wear clean, shiny well polished shoes and a neat uniform while on duty
 Help other employees in department, replacing them temporarily when necessary
 Keep the baggage room clean and in order before going off duty on each shift
 Upon arrival of newspaper, prepare them and deliver them to guest rooms as assigned by the Bell Captain
 Use the Duty Log to document matters of importance
 Operate Communicates equipment
 Arrange transport and coordinate luggage
 Manage the key system securely

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities


 Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and
within OH&S guidelines
 Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
 Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and
sensibly
 Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
 Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

Key Competencies Key Tasks


Taking Responsibility  Strive for constant improvement and take responsibility for your own performance
 Adhere to InterContinental Hotel Group Corporate Code of Conduct
 Adhere to Hotel Handbook and general policies and procedures
 Adhere to Front Office Policies and Procedures
 Report problems to Management with suggestions for resolution

Understanding My Job  Clarifies own job responsibilities and looks for opportunities that will increase skills
and job knowledge
 Understands how their role fits with others and contributes to the success of business
 Understands the hotel’s facilities, products and services
 Provides information when requested and promotes hotel’s services, facilities and
special events
 Implements department procedures and policies as needed

Customer Focus  Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in
order to anticipate their needs
 Anticipate guest needs, handle guest enquires, and solve problems
 Create a positive hotel image in every interaction with internal and external customers
 Adhere to hotel brand standards
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 Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge in order to explain and sell
services and facilities to guests
 Assist guests and escort them to locations within the hotel at their request
 Maintain knowledge of special programs and events in the hotel in order to recognize
and respond to guests needs
 Maintain current Hotel information to be able to provide information to guests

Teamwork  Demonstrate co-operation and trust with colleagues, supervisors, teams and across
departments
 Communicate well to ensure effective shift hand-overs
 Actively participate in organised meetings
 Interact with department and hotel staff in a professional and positive manner to foster
good rapport, promote team spirit and ensure effective two way communication

Adaptability  Be open to new ideas and make changes in the job and routine as required
 Work in line with business requirements
 Complete tasks as directed by Management

Developing Self  Develop/update skills and knowledge (internally or externally) to reflect changed
technology or changed work requirements
 Seek feedback on areas of shortfall
 Maximize opportunities for self development

Reliability  Ensure that your work quality meets the standards required and complete tasks in a
timely and thorough manner with minimum supervision
 Follow standards, policies and procedures
 Meet hotel attendance and grooming standards

Cultural Awareness  Work effectively with customers and colleagues from different viewpoints, cultures
and countries

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