Head of Housekeeping

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a Head of Housekeeping to join our team at Stratford - Upon - Avon Lodge Retreat in Pathlow, Warwickshire. Great competitive rate of pay

This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days which will include weekends and bank holidays.

Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Company overview:
Darwin Escapes has 24 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you

About The Role

Main responsibilities:
The successful Head of Housekeeping will

Lead a small team to achieve the highest standards in their work.

Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of all rental fleet and company premises to the highest standard

Complete staff rotas taking into account strict budgetary control, demand and holidays

Issue training and re-training as required

Checking inventories and replenishing as required

Lead the Housekeeping team, ensuring high standards and good practice

Completing laundry services as necessary

Reporting of lost and found property

Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Excellent customer service and strong communication skills are essential. A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage in order to enable an easy commute.

What's in it

for you:

Competitive rate of pay.
Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
Food discount across all resorts.
*Free complimentary round of Golf.
Discounts on spa treatments.
*Discounts for on the gate tickets and yearly memberships at Chester Zoo, the UK's largest charity zoo.
*'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
*100% work attendance bonus.
*Company employee sick pay.
Compassionate leave pay.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
Cycle to work scheme.
MediCash cash plan.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Why work for us:
'Darwin Escapes is successful because of our Team, who are like minded, dedicated and committed to delivering outstanding standards and customer experience. This is how we support each other to carve those life long memories for our holiday home owners, holiday guests and golf members and visitors' - Lindsey Esse, Managing Director.

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified