Head Housekeeper

6 months ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom The King's Arms Full time

**The King's Arms** is a beautiful boutique hotel in the centre of Dorchester, part of **Stay Original Co**. We are looking for working **Head Housekeeper** to join our friendly team.

As the **Head Housekeeper**, you will be responsible for the management of a busy housekeeping department with 28 beautiful hotel rooms. Maximising the performance of your team, leading by example and setting high standards to ensure the service is operated safely, hygienically and to contractual specification.

Join us and you will receive:

- A positive and supportive work environment,
- Competitive pay, dependent on experience,
- Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension scheme,
- Meal provided on duty,
- 2 free meals per month (when dining with friends or family) at any one of our 6 fabulous sites
- Support and training from experienced managers,
- Work-life balance - no evening shifts (8am - 4pm) BUT it's not Monday to Friday only job.

Your duties will include:

- Being the first point of call for room standards by the General Manager and Group Room Manager,
- Supporting the housekeeping team with ongoing training,
- Organising, assisting and leading the housekeeping team to meet their daily targets,
- Complying with all company health and safety, policies and recording any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents or injuries,
- Managing rota and making sure staff levels fit to the business needs,
- Controlling linen levels and reporting if any issues,
- Preparing order requests for cleaning products, disposables and room amenities,
- To be “hands-on” and clean rooms, public areas if necessary as a part of the role.

You will have:

- A welcoming, friendly and outgoing manner.
- Understanding of rotas, schedules and good time management skills.
- A high level of attention to detail and demonstrate high levels of quality.
- A hands on approach and will lead from the front and by example.
- Flexible working hours, including weekends depending on business needs but no evening shifts.
- Self-starter qualities, be ambitious, passionate with good leadership skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,960.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Experience**:

- housekeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HEAD HK TKA

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