Housekeeper

Winton Castle is an exclusive use wedding and events venue near Edinburgh in East Lothian. Within Winton Estate, The Potting Shed is used for smaller groups and there are three large self-catering holiday properties, which also act as separate venues, popular with Stag and Hen Parties, as well as family holiday groups, wedding guests and corporate groups. We provide the highest standard of service and want our guests’ expectations to be exceeded - you will be a vital part of the housekeeping team ensuring that this is consistently achieved.

**The Job**

Based mainly at Winton Castle you will help ensure the Castle and hospitality properties are kept clean and prepared to the highest standard for guests arriving.

**The Applicant**

You will be a great team player with the highest standards of cleanliness and an eye for detail.

**Skills/experience**
- Previous housekeeping experience would be an advantage
- Ability to work within a small team
- Excellent attention to detail
- A good level of physical fitness - this is a physical/active job
- Ability to communicate comfortably with others
- Flexibility to changes requested by clients or colleagues

**Duties**
- Cleaning of the Castle’s public rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, offices, toilets, staircases and passageways and cleaning of the Potting Shed venue.
- Occasional housekeeping assistance when required at the self-catering holiday properties and at other properties around the estate.
- Tasks include all housekeeping and cleaning duties, laundry & ironing before and after events and bookings to ensure that properties are ready for guests and standards are maintained and exceeded.

**Hours of Work**

**Transport**

Winton Estate is in a rural location therefore it is recommended applicants have the ability to get to and from work by car.

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

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking

Ability to Commute:

- Pencaitland, EH34 5AT (required)

Work Location: In person