Housekeeping Supervisor – Another Place, The Machrie | Housekeeping
Offering a competitive salary, monthly tips, use of
our Championship Links Golf Course, and an annual £2,598 Islay Living Allowance
(paid monthly) for all off-site team.
Wild coastlines, big skies and a close-knit
island community set the rhythm of daily life on Islay. The roll
of waves, breeze-blown dune grasses, and call of seabirds make up a rich island
soundtrack. Originating from the Gaelic term ‘machair’, Machrie
offers elevated comforts and unforgettable experiences.
Our Housekeeping Supervisor role:
We’re looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join our
welcoming housekeeping team.
Housekeeping is at the heart of our guest
experience at The Machrie. Together, our team ensures that every
bedroom, suite, lodge and shared space is immaculately prepared,
clean, and inviting, so that our guests feel at home from the moment they
arrive.
You'll take pride in upholding our exceptional standards,
from perfectly made beds to immaculate bathrooms, and support our Housekeeping
Manager in creating a comfortable and welcoming experience for every guest.
In return for your enthusiasm and
commitment, you’ll find yourself in a group of likeminded people with
a shared outlook on life; where friendship, connection,
flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.
As
our Housekeeping Supervisor you’ll be:
* Taking
ownership of cleaning schedules across designated areas, ensuring exceptional
standards are maintained throughout our hotel.
* Working
alongside a committed and supportive team to deliver a welcoming and memorable
experience for every guest.
* Supporting the
servicing of guest bedrooms to the required standards and timescales, whilst confidently
managing your own room allocation when needed.
* Carrying out
regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, linen stores and service
cupboards, resolving issues and maintaining presentation standards.
* Overseeing
laundry operations and helping manage stock levels, ensuring supplies, linen,
products and equipment are organised, well maintained and readily available.
* Supporting our Head
Housekeeper with the day-to-day running of the department, including ordering
supplies and maintaining operational efficiency.
* Leading by
example by promoting company standards, policies and procedures while fostering
a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and professionalism.
* Training, coaching
and supporting team members and helping new starters settle in, enabling team
to perform at their best.
* Championing
health, safety and compliance by completing daily checks, following key control
procedures, maintaining Risk Proof records and ensuring the team understands
all relevant regulations and emergency procedures.
The
skills you’ll be sharing with us:
* A passion for
delivering great guest experiences and maintaining high standards
* Previous
housekeeping experience in a hotel or similar environment
* Excellent
organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise
effectively in a fast-paced setting
* A proactive
approach, able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a
team
* A keen eye for
detail and pride in a job well done
* Confidence in
supporting and guiding colleagues, including task delegation
* A genuine care
for colleagues, guests and the environment around you
* Access to your
own transport (essential)
Bonus
points if you have…
*
Previous island
living experience
*
Hobbies or interests in
the following areas: the outdoors, writing, natural history, marine
science, animal science, photography (or equivalent)
Life at
Another Place, The Machrie
On Islay, The
Machrie embraces all-season island living. Due to the
hotel’s remote location, you will require a valid driving license and
access to a personal vehicle. We offer also team accommodation within same-sex
residences (where possible).
What we’ll offer you
in return:
* A
relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’
of the Hebridean archipelago off the West Coast of Scotland
* Accommodation
(as required, dependent on availability)
* An
Islay Living Allowance provided for team members residing off-site
* Use
of our Championship Links Golf Course (7,000 yards from the back
tees, rated one of the world's top 100), regardless of ability
* Excellent
career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special
rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place – The
Machrie, Another Place – The Lake, SeaSpace, and Watergate
Bay Hotels
* Discounts
for you and your friends & family to eat at our variety
of restaurants (including 18 Restaurant and Bar)
* Team assistance scheme
– a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health
through to managing your finances
* With
far-reaching views stretching across the golf links and Laggan
Bay, you’ll never be short on inspiration. Life at Another
Place isn't just a job, it's a transformative career
opportunity.
If you would
love to join us as our Housekeeping Supervisor, apply now and be part of
our journey at Another Place, The Machrie.