Executive Housekeeper

**De Vere Tortworth Court**:
**Executive Housekeeper**:
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** What is the main purpose of the role?**

In this senior role, participate in the preparation of the Hotel’s strategic business plan and compile the Housekeeping departmental budget. Alongside HR, you will agree the Housekeeping manpower plan to ensure the effectiveness of the department and plan work schedules for all members of the team to achieve maximum productivity levels.

It will be your responsibility to ensure the Housekeeping team maintain quality standards, adhering to the agreed Housekeeping standards of performance and KPI’s. You will monitor and control inventories for operating equipment and linen to ensure par stocks are maintained and costs are controlled. You will also maintain a positive approach to sales opportunities in order to maximise sales revenue to meet and exceed budgeted sales targets for the department.

In addition you will act at Duty Manager as and when required.

You will have previous experience in hotels; ideally already in a similar role whereby you are managing a diverse team and in the similar sized property.

To be successful in this position, planning and organisation skills are key as you will need to translate long/mid-term objectives into clear realistic actions for your team

The following qualifications are not essential, but would be beneficial:

- First Aid
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 2 H&S
- Level 3 ILM
- Personal License Holder

**The Pay & Benefits**:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Executive Housekeeper.
- HOD Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 33 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

**De Vere Tortworth Court** is a hotel that definitely has the WOW factor: a magnificent Grade II listed mansion house in South Gloucestershire, complete with sweeping drive entrance, Victorian arboretum and 30 acres of grounds making it a truly unique place to work. There are 201 bedrooms and suites, 14 meeting and event spaces including the Atrium, 2 Restaurants and bars and a Leisure Club & Spa offering treatments.

**Your commute**: we're just a short way from J14 of the M5 and 20 mins from Bristol Parkway station, and commutable by car from Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud and the southern Cotswolds.

**At De Vere,** we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.