Responsibilities
- Clean assigned properties to the highest standard, ensuring consistency in and out of season.
- Maintain cleanliness of hallways, staircases, and lifts using appropriate products and equipment.
- Clean and tidy bathrooms, including fixtures, tiles, mirrors, and floors.
- Clean and tidy kitchens, including dishes, ovens, cupboards, and shelves.
- Run water outlets regularly to prevent legionella growth and report any water temperature or pressure fluctuations.
- Periodically turn mattresses following health and safety procedures.
- Perform pre-arrival set-ups, during-stay services, departure deep cleaning, and low season housekeeping maintenance.
- Manage property access, including disarming and setting alarms, and reporting any alarm issues.
- Ensure legitimate staff and contractors access properties and adhere to company policies.
- Report any maintenance problems within properties to supervisors or the Housekeeping Office.
- Process laundry, report discrepancies, and check returned laundry for quality.
- Assist supervisors with stock takes of operating equipment and property inventories.
- Maintain housekeeping equipment and inform supervisors of replacement needs.
- Monitor and maintain crockery, cutlery, and table linen stores.
- Report any damages or stains to carpets or soft furnishings immediately.
- Attend to guest requests promptly and efficiently, keeping supervisors informed.
- Place food orders and verify delivery quantity and quality.
- Handle personal items left in properties according to correct procedures.
- Set up and service accommodation for overnight guests and attend to their needs.
- Ensure mobile phones are in good working order.
- Be flexible with rotating shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Perform any other tasks requested by management within the scope of the position.
Requirements
- Able to speak and understand English.
- Experience in professional housekeeping.
- Ability to handle the physical demands of the role.
- Safe handling of hazardous chemicals training.
- Valid UK driver’s license, preferably manual.
Skills
- Professional housekeeping
- Handling physical demands of the role
- Safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Driving
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
