Keeper of The Chambers

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional cleaning in a historic setting? If so, **we have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeping Shift Leader at a prestigious castle in England.**

We are seeking positive, engaging, service-oriented and results driven people to work with us. If you want to bring the excitement and joy of magical experiences to others, then this may be the perfect job for you.

You should be able to work well within a team to ensure all Castle premises are clean, tidy and fit for a king or queen to enjoy. Come prepared to shine in an environment that will truly enable you to embrace your role

**Company Name: Lympne Castle**

**Position**: Back of House Servant (Housekeeper)

**Job Type**: Full-time, permanent.

**Location**: Lympne Castle, Hythe

**Job description**:This role is an essential part of the Housekeeping team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness throughout Lympne Castle, helping ensure our valued guests have a top notch experience. This is a very hands-on role where you will organise and lead Housekeeping shifts working in tandem with the Housekeepers.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Organise and delegate shift responsibilities.
- Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Train team members.
- Clean and maintain orderliness in various areas of the castle interior and exterior premises, including cottages, bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, food and beverage outlets, ceremonial and event spaces.
- Laundry and ironing.
- Stocking and inventory of guest areas, cleaning supplies and linens.
- Adhere to health and safety standards in accordance with castle regulations and industry best practices.

This is a 7-day /week hospitality operation. As such, weekend and evening work will be required.

**To be considered, the following criteria need to be met**:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in shift leadership or supervision in housekeeping or a related field;
- Knowledge of efficient and effective cleaning techniques, products and equipment;
- Self-motivated and disciplined;
- Solutions-oriented;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment;
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required;
- Physical stamina to perform manual labour and lift heavy objects, as well as the ability to navigate stairs, variously sized spaces, and uneven ground;
- Ability to stand and actively clean for long periods of time;
- Have a safety-first mind set.

If you are passionate about making dreams come true with beautifully clean accommodations, food and beverage outlets and castle experiences you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work at a beautiful castle in the UK, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

**A reliable method of transport is recommended due to the remote location and shift work.**

**Please note that obtainable references will be required.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,120.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hythe, CT21 4LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person