Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper required for a hotel located outside the outer Ashford, Kent, area. What’s on offer: * £32,000 to £35,000 / per annum * Live-in accommodation if required * Working in a lovely location, with the coast within easy reach via a short journey * Meals on duty About the role: As Head Housekeeper, you will be confident managing a team in a busy hotel environment. You will be organised, hands-on and be able to maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and guest service. Who we’re looking for: You will already have housekeeping experience from within a hotel or similar, ideally as a Housekeeping Manager, Head Housekeeper, or alternatively, you may be a housekeeping supervisor / team leader, currently looking for your first senior Head Housekeeper appointment. We’d welcome your application and look forward to discussing the role with you. Key Responsibilities: * Manage the day to day running of the Housekeeping Department. * Inspect guest bedrooms and public areas to ensure high standards. * Train, motivate and develop your housekeeping team members. * Rota scheduling of your housekeeping team according to the business levels. * Manage and ensure Health & Safety, COSHH, lost property and key procedures. * Ensure furnishings and equipment are in good repair and report maintenance issues. * Manage linen stock and housekeeping supplies costs. * Manage a 7 day operation, to include week-ends on a rota basis according to business levels. * Assist hands-on with room preparation when required. What’s on offer: * £32,000 to £35,000 / per annum * Live-in accommodation if required * Meal on duty * Working in a lovely location, with the coast within reach via a short journey How to Apply: Please apply with an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae. N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy We look forward to receiving all applications, however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. For more information or other opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK