Housekeeping Team Leader - Accommodation
At Center Parcs all our accommodation has been designed and built to the highest standards, so we need a team to uphold these standards and exceed guest expectation. Our Housekeeping team is responsible for maintaining more than 700 units of accommodation; from apartments and penthouses to Lodges and Treehouses, and for looking after our public areas and office spaces, so no two days are the same. That’s why it’s the largest team on each Village.
Join our Housekeeping team today and ensure families can enjoy quality time together in the comfort of their accommodation.
HOUSEKEEPING TEAM LEADER - ACCOMMODATION | £13.13 per hour
In this role you will supervise the smooth and efficient running of the cleaning operation for accommodation units and a team of Housekeeping Assistants. You will provide training and development to all colleagues within the department to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are achieved on a daily basis.
As a Team Leader, you will assist with the organisation and allocation of duties, motivate and develop your team, monitor cleaning standards and ensure maximum security is maintained within the housekeeping department in relation to keys, stores, guests and company property at all times.
Good verbal and written communication skills are required, along with an organised and methodical approach to work. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, have a motivational approach with their team and have previous supervisory experience.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 64 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts are generally Mondays and Fridays 8.30am - 5pm.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements:
1. Sociably confident with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to support, develop and lead a team
2. Good knowledge and exposure of using technology and hand-held devices, with a willingness to be trained on relevant apps and software
3. Have a motivational approach to colleagues and work
4. Empathetic and supportive approach to leading a team
Desirable requirements:
5. Experience of leading a team in a demanding service driven environment
6. Previous experience in the cleaning and / or hospitality industry
7. Customer service experience
8. Ability to coach and encourage individuals to be accountable for their own performance
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
9. Colleague Bonus Scheme
10. Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
11. Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
12. Free use of our leisure facilities
13. Discounted Center Parcs breaks
14. 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
15. Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
16. An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
17. Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications