Weekend - Room Attendant

**Why hospitality.** Hospitality is an exciting industry to become part of, it’s all about creating a warm and welcoming experience for all our guests and a rewarding environment in which you’ll love working in, are you looking for a career in Hotel Hospitality? **The Role** We are looking for Weekend Room Attendants who would enjoy working in a luxury Historic Hotel environment & quaint Old Hotel. The Room Attendants will work with the Head Housekeeper or Housekeeping supervisor, responsible for ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness of guest rooms and that guest supplies are replenished. You will also be responsible for service areas, corridors, equipment, appearance, uniforms and maintenance by reporting defects in the rooms to maintenance and hand any lost property. **Overview of the role** - Liaise with the housekeeper on areas to be cleaned - Ensuring doors to occupied rooms are never left unsecured - Never allowing a guest access to individual rooms without first establishing their right to be in the room - Clean and service rooms according to the standards required by the hotel: - Strip departure rooms as soon as they become vacant - Ensure that the trolley is set up correctly and that are stores collected - Clean, inspect and make beds, and report any damage or stains to Head Housekeeper or Supervisor - Report any maintenance issues and any soft furnishings and upholstery in need of change, repair or cleaning - Clean bathrooms, walls, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings - Vacuum carpets, upholstery and soft furnishings - Pay special attention to any additional cleaning, maintenance, VIP rooms - Replenish all guest supplies as directed by the Head Housekeeper - Ensuring that complimentary gifts are distributed to the pre-allocated room - Responsible for clearing the corridor of all equipment and that it is stored neatly and tidily in-service areas - Hand in all lost property to Head Housekeeper or supervisor, marked with room number and date when found - Complete spring cleaning of rooms as required and or requested by the Head Housekeeper or Supervisor - Check any pillows, duvets, valances which may need changing - Check any room which may not require service, or has a Do Not Disturb sign on the door and report or handover to Head Housekeeper - To maintain hygiene standards at all times whilst cleaning the room and bathroom, especially when cleaning food & beverage items such as tea & coffee facilities - Being accountable for your key card at all times whilst signed out for your shift **ESSENTIAL** Previous housekeeping experience Ability to work as part of a team Reliable, Efficient and pro-active Confident and effective communicator who can converse at all levels High levels of personal presentation and grooming **About us.** The Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa is in situated an idyllic location within Buxton. This historic Spa town is nestled in beautiful surrounding countryside within Derbyshire. Close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park". The Buxton crescent is an Historic iconic grade 1 listed building, it is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. “The crescent was the centrepiece of the Fifth Duke of Devonshire’s plans to establish a fashionable Georgian Spa town in Buxton, originally having two hotels and lodges. The Crescent has had extensive redevelopment and restoration completed in 2020, the luxury Hotel offers circa 81 bedrooms, including suites, extensive Spa facilities, with a Thermal Natural water Spa, and Spa lounge. The Hotel has a stunning Restaurant, bar and incorporates the magnificent Assembly rooms, Card room, and conference meeting rooms for business meetings and Weddings. Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa shall offer our guests an ultimate luxury 5* experience. **What’s in it for you** People enjoy working with us because: - Our team members are welcoming and truly engaged at work - There is clear communication & inclusiveness within our team community - Passionate people culture, underpins a professional friendly working environment - We offer progression & great career development opportunities - Health & wellbeing is a focus, creating support for colleagues **Benefits** - Competitive salaries - Uniform provided (Dress code policy) - Meals on duty & themed meals - Team member Hotel discounts across ensana Hotels - Family & Friends Hotel discounts across ensana Hotels - Pension Scheme * - Team member of the Month/ Year - Refer a friend scheme - Team members committee - Health & wellbeing activities - Free Hotel stay* **Job Type**: Part-time Additional pay: - Tips **Benefits**: - Employee discount - Referral programme Schedule: - Day shift - Overtime - Weekend availability **Experience**: - Hotel Housekeepers: 1 year (preferred)