Deputy Head Housekeeper

HC Facility Management Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel support services provider in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Head Housekeeper to assist in overseeing a dynamic housekeeping department. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in hospitality, a passion for quality, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, meeting daily targets, and acting as the main contact for management in the absence of the Head Housekeeper. This position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 28 days paid holidays

Permanent job with flexible working hours

Free Lunch on duty

Full on-site training

Career progression with Apprenticeship opportunities

Automatic workplace pension enrolment

Recognition, incentives, and awards

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Housekeeping environment.
• Flexible approach to work with a 'Can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Housekeeper in managing a busy housekeeping department.
• Act as the first contact for senior management in the Head Housekeeper's absence.
• Maintain standards set by HotelCare and clients at all times.
• Comply with health and safety policies and report any issues.

Skills

Prior experience in a similar role

Demonstrated leadership experience in hospitality

High standards and motivated by quality

Strong time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible To: Line Manager
Direct Reports: 0
Key Relationships: Coworkers, Guests, and Line Manager

Hours of work: 0-40 hours per week / Available to work some weekends.

Company Overview

HotelCare, the UK's foremost hotel support services provider, boasts over 30 years of experience serving up to 200 plus hotels nationwide. Offering premium staff and services, including cleaning over 10,000 rooms daily and catering to various sectors such as apartments, leisure facilities, public areas, and corporate offices, we collaborate with ICE UKand Abbe ltdto introduce sustainable cleaning solutions, reducing our carbon footprint while upholding quality service.

We offer a benefits package including

• Up to 28 days paid holidays.
• A permanent job with flexible working hours.
• Free Lunch on duty (site dependant).
• Full on-site training.
• Salary Finance with exclusive rates – access to loans or wage advances (available once probation is complete).
• Career progression with the opportunity to undertake a HotelCare Apprenticeship.
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension, after 3 months’ service.
• Recognition, incentives and awards.

Job Overview

As Deputy Head Housekeeper, you will utilise your management experience, commitment to excellence, and positive approach to assist the Head Housekeeper in efficiently overseeing a dynamic housekeeping department and improving team productivity.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Working in a fast paced high energy environment assisting the Head Housekeeper with the management of a busy housekeeping department.
• Being the first point of contact for the Hotel General Manager and Senior Management team within the hotel in the absence of the Head Housekeeper.
• Maintaining the standards set by HotelCare and our client at all times.
• Meeting daily targets.
• Commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.
• Complying with all company health and safety policies, and reporting/recording any maintenance issues, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries to ensure adherence to the standards required for QA audits and H& S audits.

Person specification

Experience

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in hospitality, with a focus on housekeeping operations.

Skills and knowledge

• High standards and motivated by a passion for quality.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience working within a Housekeeping environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to work.
• A `Can-do` Attitude.
• A-on approach and willingness to provide support with cleaning rooms.
• Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Flexibility

• You may be required to work different and/or additional hours of work (from those to which you have been previously notified in respect of any period) and carry out additional reasonable tasks to meet the needs of the Company and their clients.