Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive package including tronc (non-contractual)
* Performance based bonus
* Private medical insurance
* Uniform allowance
* Meals included on duty
* Accommodation available if required
* Employee recognition awards
* Cashback healthcare cover after probation
* Generous friends and family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels
* 25% discount on all food and beverage
* Team social events, seasonal gifts and much more
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Executive Head Housekeeper - About you
* Previous background in luxury 5-star market is essential
* Evidence of successful team management
* Budget/cost management awareness
* Confident communicator with colleagues and guests at all levels
* Highly motivated and proactive to problem solving
* Ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent standards
Aim of the Executive Head Housekeeper role
To effectively manage the housekeeping and laundry team to ensure the highest housekeeping standards within the hotel while maintaining the operating budget and supporting the large department
Key Executive Head Housekeeper responsibilities:
* Take ownership to ensure all guest bedrooms, public areas and back of house areas are cleaned to Chewton Glens five star standards
* Effectively managing the large team and controlling development with training, inductions, SOPs and regular meetings
* Ensure that adequate staff are scheduled each week within budget levels to meet occupancy needs across housekeeping and laundry
* Liaise with suppliers and to supervise the purchasing of all supplies and ensure stock levels are kept to a minimum
* Manage all costs, including labour, laundry and consumables for rooms
* Carry out accurate and timely weekly and monthly stocktakes
* Be passionate about reviewing procedures within the department to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum cost, whilst still achieving high standards
If this role is of interest to you, then please apply now! We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
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