Job description
Housekeeping Assistant - Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort - Pennal, Machynlleth
Job Type: Full Time / Part Time - Permanent
Part Time Hours: 20 hours per week
About us:
Located at the southern tip of Snowdonia National Park, and 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches and shops at Aberdyfi, this resort offers guests very much of the ‘best of both worlds, mountains, and sea.
Naturally, this area is popular with water sports enthusiasts and hill walkers. The nearby estuary is part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve, perfect for a spot of bird watching.
Becoming a team member here at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts means joining close hotel and resort teams where a world of opportunity exists to develop your skills and progress your career in hospitality.
About a role:
As a Macdonald’s Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering an outstanding experience to all our guests. You should have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach, and a willingness to exceed our guest’s expectations. Often operating on the front line, you are the real ambassadors of our company and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.
Outline Job Description:
Experience in a similar role would be helpful, but we will also offer training if you are willing to learn, take pride in your work and are committed to delivering our high standards. Providing our guests with a memorable stay every time is the ambition of our Housekeeping Assistants, so if you’d like to play a vital role in this, we’d love to hear from you.
Please see a summary of the responsibilities of a Housekeeping Assistant below:
- Clean and prepare all assigned areas to the highest standards, including guest bedrooms and public areas
- Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to all health and safety requirements and security procedures
- Ensure that all storage areas are kept clean, tidy and restocked
- Undertake deep cleaning tasks when required
- Take responsibility for understanding our products and services
- Proactively look for ways to improve or enhance the guest experience
This position will include shifts working Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods, including bank holidays.
Min 0-6 months of experience
Benefits
- Accommodation available
- Uniform provided
- Substantial discount on rooms across the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts group
- 25% discount on food and drink within our hotels and resorts
- 25% discount on all spa treatments
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action
- Access to Wagestream, a user-friendly app which offers a real-time view of accrued pay and access to earned wages, as well as a savings function and independent financial tips.
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips