Senior Housekeeper

Senior Housekeeper - Bude 

Do you long to be by the sea and
embrace Cornwall’s stunning coastline? Want a workplace with a fabulous sea
view? Prefer to be out and about over sitting at a desk all day?

We’re looking to expand our team
of Senior Housekeepers who care for our collection of over 240 beachside houses
and apartments, with interiors that inspire and sea views that lift the
spirits. With all our properties walking distance from the shores, our housekeeping
teamwork beside the ocean, with the horizon as their backdrop and the
clifftops as their commute.

Each property is privately
owned, and our owners trust us to look after their property and deliver high
standards of cleanliness and presentation for guests. Therefore, our Senior
Housekeepers are at the forefront of delivering these standards in a growing
and successful business.

You’ll be invited to adopt our
saltwater ethos, where the beach rules in every aspect, and this will translate
through the work that you do, the properties you keep ship-shape and the beach
life that beckons beyond your window.

A full induction and
comprehensive training (COVID secure) will be provided. You can start your day
with the knowledge that everything is taken care of with cleaning products and
equipment and linen and towels provided for you.

You’ll need to be confident in
working under your own supervision as well as part of a team and must be able
to make your own way to properties, ideally able to drive and have your
own transport.

About us:

Combining deep rooted Cornish
roots (as an independent, family-owned company) with a dynamic,
forward-thinking mindset (as part of the Watergate Group), you can enjoy the
best of both worlds at Beach Retreats. As a group, we are well underway with
our journey to B-Corp status, where we are committed to operating as ethically
and sustainably as we can.

From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located near the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never
be short on inspiration. Apply now and join us in creating memorable
experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.

Key responsibilities:

• To clean properties to the
  highest standards as allocated on the Housekeeping rota.
•  To supervise other team members.
• To check allocated properties
  thoroughly after yourself and the other housekeepers ensuring that Beach
  Retreats standards are being met before each arrival and rectify any oversights.
• Feedback to other team members
  where oversights have been made and offer advice and support. Where this is not
  possible, report findings back to the Area Manager.
• To assist and support the
  training and development of new team members.
• Keep regular checks on property
  inventory’s and report any replacement items required to the Area Manager.
• Monitor each property’s
  condition and report immediately any defects to the Area Manager.
•  Must be available for work on
  Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Experience:

• At least one year’s housekeeping
  experience or experience in a similar role.
• Experience in delivering a high
  standard of cleaning and presentation.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role is desirable.
• Full driving licence with access
  to your own vehicle.

What we offer:

On top of competitive pay and a
beautiful working environment, you can take advantage of discounted hotel and
spa rates, exclusive access to a GP 24/7, free fitness classes, a training
portal that’s second to none, and much, much more.

• 
  
• A relaxed, professional place to work in
  a beautiful location.
  
• A welcoming team of like minds, eager to
  support and encourage each other.
  
• Excellent career prospects in an
  ever-expanding organisation.
  
• Special rates for you and your friends
  and family to stay at the Watergate Bay and Another Place the Lake Hotel.
  
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club.
  
• Discounts for you and your friends and
  family at Watergate Bay’s restaurants: Zacry’s On The Sea Wall, The Beach
  Hut and the Living Space.
  
• Team discount at Cubs coffee shops.
  
• Team discounts at Shop on the Beach and
  other partner businesses.
  
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and
  wetsuits hire from Wavehunters.
  
• Team social events throughout the year.
  
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated
  helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to
  managing your finances.