Housekeeper - Full Time/Permanent Colchester, England
Job description
Wivenhoe House Hotel, a beautiful 18th century 4 star country house hotel, near to the pretty quayside village of Wivenhoe and within minutes of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, is currently recruiting a Housekeeper. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced person to join our team in a busy and challenging environment which includes a combination of 40 rooms and luxury suites, 110 cover Brasserie restaurant and 120 cover banqueting and conference facilities.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of Housekeepers working throughout the Hotel and also mentoring students of the Edge Hotel School who work with the Hotel as part of their Hospitality Management Degree. If you are proactive, ambitious, a team player, have an eye for detail and a real passion for the role of Housekeeper then we would like you to join our team.
From January 2023 the salary will be £22,734 per annum in line with the Real Living Wage. Employees are also entitled to a comprehensive range of staff benefits and regular shares of tips.
Duties of the Post
The successful candidate will be required to clean rooms/suites, change bed linen and towels, and to undertake cleaning and portering duties throughout the Hotel to an agreed standard. You will also be required to assist with linen storage and deliveries and carry out any other special cleaning tasks as requested. The role is hands on involving the moving of furniture and equipment in guest rooms and other areas of the Hotel. If you have previous cleaning experience, can work flexibly in a role which could include working some late shifts, have an eye for attention for detail and can deliver excellent customer service this could be the opportunity for you to be part of this unique and exciting operation.
This is a shift based role based on a notional 40 hours per week to be worked 5 days in 7 including weekends and bank holidays.
Experience
Previous experience of working as a Housekeeper in a hotel, care home or similar industry is preferred. Qualifications in Manual Handling, COSHH training and NVQ Level2 in Customer Care or Hospitality would also be an advantage.
For a full job description please see the full job pack on www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/careers
Please note the Wivenhoe House Hotel Ltd reserves the right to close posts for applications and withdraw them at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,734.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All guests and staff are required to follow government guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
