Housekeeper

2 weeks ago

Cockermouth, United Kingdom The Lakes Distillery Company PLC Full time

Founded in 2011, The Lakes Distillery has an ambitious vision to become a luxury single malt whisky business. Having reached a significant point in our growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a housekeeper to join our team on the next phase of our journey.

This role will consist mainly of weekend work, with occasional weekday shifts as required, although shift requests can be discussed at interview.

As housekeeper you will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations on site and providing exceptional experiences to our guests. With a focus on keeping all visitor areas immaculately cleaned and maintained to the standards of a VisitEngland Gold Award winner, you will be part of a team with exceptionally high standards. Attention to detail is key to this role, along with the ability to work in a face-paced environment.

**Key Accountabilities**:
Responsible for, but not limited to:

- Ensuring all guest and staff areas are immaculately cleaned and maintained to the expected standard of a Visit England Gold Award winner, including but not limited to:

- Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors
- Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets
- Cleaning glass, windows and mirrors
- Emptying waste bins
- General tidying and de-cluttering
- Maintaining outside areas - courtyard, garden and pathways
- Clearing the carpark and roadside of litter and debris
- Maintaining required stock levels and ensure sufficient toiletries, handwash, etc, is always available in all locations
- Ensuring all laundry is completed within the expected timeframes and sufficient laundry is held on site at all times
- Monitoring cleaning supplies and notify Housekeeping Supervisor of any shortages
- Assisting with maintenance tasks as required
- Undertaking all reasonable management requests

**Knowledge, Skills & Core Competencies Required**

**Key Characteristics**:

- A detailed-oriented mindset and an enthusiasm for maintaining standards.
- Highly reliable, organised and professional, with exceptional communication skills.
- Comfortable with change and able to pivot where required to meet the needs of a growing business
- Willingness to learn

**Essential Skills & Experience**:

- An awareness of general cleaning and hygiene standards
- Ability to work collaboratively within the team as well as under own initiative
- Must have the right to work within the United Kingdom (required)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £12.21 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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