Housekeeping Supervisor United Kingdom
Job description
Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.
Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.
Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.
Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Location: St Andrews, Fife
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
As Housekeeping Team Leader, you will you will take ownership of guest rooms, ensuring that our guests are provided with a clean, comfortable space, and be a part of creating a memorable experience for them.
What you will be doing:
- Assist the Housekeeping Manager in the day to day operation; leading and supervising a large team of Room Attendants to achieve our high standards of cleanliness and luxury
- Deliver daily briefings with the Room Attendant team, highlighting VIP's and setting daily initiatives
- Enhance your attention to detail, to help drive cleanliness and presentation results
- Develop your communication skills and liaise with other departments in the hotel, helping to deliver smooth service to all guests
- Inspect guest rooms, with a focus in providing unique and magic moments for our guests
- Coaching Room Attendants throughout the daily operation, providing feedback to enhance quality of their work
- Work in tandem with our in-house laundry team to ensure the operation runs effectively and efficiently
- Keep our guests at the forefront of your mind, tailoring our housekeeping offering to meet their unique needs
- Be heavily involved with recruiting the best new talent for our Housekeeping team
- Learn about the management day-today, honing skills such as payroll, ordering and administration tasks
- Be part of a housekeeping team that will nurture, support and guide you, allowing for your professional growth with the department and the hotel
- Other duties as assigned
Your experience and skills include:
- Warm and caring personality; previous housekeeping experience is an asset
- Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
Additional Information
What is in it for you:
- Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
- Complimentary staff canteen
- 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
- Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
- Access to gym and pool services
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Regular social events
