Deputy Head Housekeeper

**Deputy Head Housekeeper**

**Full Time - 40 hours per week working 5 days over 7, to include evenings and weekends as required**

**Salary of £26,000 per annum plus service charge**

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional to join our team as a Deputy Head Housekeeper. As the Deputy Head Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the smooth operation of Swinton Estate. You will work closely with the Head Housekeepers to oversee the housekeeping team and ensure that high standards of cleanliness are consistently met.

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Who we are:_**

Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, two holiday cottages and award winning Samuel’s Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.

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Main responsibilities_**
- Oversee and supervise all aspects of Housekeeping operations covering Hotel, Country Club, Spa, Laundry and Bivouac.
- Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
- Assist with communication meetings.
- Ensure members of the housekeeping team are familiar with in-house facilities for the purpose of assisting guests.
- Ensure initial and on-going training is conducted with all housekeeping team to maintain standards.
- Ensure all housekeeping team members adhere to the Swinton grooming standards.
- Control housekeeping procedures including lost property, emergency procedures and health and safety for the team and guests.
- Ensure that any potential and real hazards are reported appropriately and immediately.
- Work in a safe manner that does not harm or injure yourself or others.
- Maintain own working area, keeping materials clean, tidy and in good shape and report any defective materials and equipment.

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Package Description_**
- Quarterly service charge of up to £400.00
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata for PT employees) including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Summer party, Christmas Party, Long Service Awards
- Eligible team members will benefit from a NEST pension scheme
- Use of the Country Club & Spa*
- 50% discount on food & beverage (including cookery school) and spa treatments/ packages within the hotel and Country Club & Spa for yourself and up to three guests*
- £75 room rate for yourself, friends & family*
- 15% discount for food & beverage or spa for family and friends*
- 15% off Swinton Estate voucher purchases*
- Refer a friend scheme up to £500.00 for a full-time member of staff
- Access to discounts, cinema tickets, days out and much more with Hospitality Rewards
- Complimentary meal when on duty
- Full Uniform
- Learning and Development opportunities to grow and progress through our business
- T’s & C’s apply