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Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Other names for Baggage Porters and Bellhops: Baggage Checker, Baggage Handler, Baggage Smasher, Baggageman, Bell Captain, Bell Clerk, Bell Person, Bell Staff, Bellhop, Bellhop Captain, Bellman, Bellman Captain, Bellman Driver, Bellperson, Bellstaff, Cab Worker, Call Worker, Chief Airport Guide, Doorman, Doorperson, Food Porter, Hall Porter, Head Bellhop Captain, Head Porter Baggage, Lobby Porter, Luggage Attendant, Porter, Railroad Baggage Porter, Red Cap, Skycap, Sleeping Car Porter, Station Baggage Porter, Valet, Valet Service Attendant,

What do Baggage Porters and Bellhops do?

  • Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
  • Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information such as available services and points of interest.
  • Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
  • Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
  • Assist physically challenged travelers and other guests with special needs.
  • Act as part of the security team at transportation terminals, hotels, or similar establishments.
  • Deliver messages and room service orders, and run errands for guests.
  • Explain the operation of room features such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
  • Arrange for shipments of baggage, express mail, and parcels by providing weighing and billing services.
  • Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.
  • Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
  • Compute and complete charge slips for services rendered and maintain records.
  • Page guests in hotel lobbies, dining rooms, or other areas.
  • Pick up and return items for laundry and valet service.
  • Inspect guests' rooms to ensure that they are adequately stocked, orderly, and comfortable.
  • Complete baggage insurance forms.
  • Set up conference rooms, display tables, racks, or shelves, and arrange merchandise displays for sales personnel.

Do you enjoy these?

  • Desktop computers
  • Pushcarts
  • Golf carts
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Paging controllers
  • Minivans or vans
  • Automobiles or cars
  • Personal computers
  • Two way radios

Technology used

  • Word processing software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Electronic mail software