Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the Southern shores of Windermere (1 mile from Newby Bridge) is owned by Classic Lodges. We have 73 luxury bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and conference suite 'overlooking nothing but the lake'
We have a really friendly team and are always looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to come on board. We are currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Head Housekeeper.
As Assistant Head Housekeeper, you will have previous housekeeping experience with some supervisor experience, previous hotel experience is also ideal. You will have great leadership skills and be friendly and motivated.
A successful Assistant Head Housekeeper candidate will:
* be friendly and a team player
* be able to remain calm under time pressures
* provide genuine hospitality to our guests
* be able to manage and build relationships effectively within the department and wider hotel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Flexible with a willingness to learn
* Have a full driving licence and access to a car, due to location
Duties include:
* Maintain cleanliness standards of bedrooms
* Ensuring all our public areas are in good order
* Reporting any maintenance issues to the maintenance team
* Help manage stocks of linen, towels, and room supplies
* Support with training and development of the team
* Management of the department in absence of Head Housekeeper, including absence management
Benefits Include
· Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked)
· Extra Holiday Days for each years service (max 33 days)
· Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action
· Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group (£25 per night)
· Discounted F&B (Food 35% & Beverage 50% - when eating) when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel
· Free meals on duty
· Access to training course and apprenticeships
· Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards
· Annual Long Service Dinner (for those with 5+ years service)
· Group Annual Awards Dinner, Harrogate
This job includes a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.
Think this is the job for you? We'd love to hear from you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person