Assistant Head Housekeeper

21c Museum Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hotel group is seeking an Assistant Head Housekeeper for their Edinburgh branch. The role involves leading the housekeeping team to maintain high standards of cleanliness, managing operational costs, and ensuring a positive guest experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, detail-oriented, and eager to support a dynamic team in a creative environment.

Benefits

29 days holiday including bank holidays

Competitive salary

Free meals during shifts

Annual diversity and inclusion events

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience at a similar level.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Eagle-eye for detail and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping team and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Manage stock and budget guidelines for housekeeping.
• Collaborate with other teams to enhance overall guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Positive Impact

Tools

Opera Cloud

Knowcross

Job description

Company Description

The Hoxton, Edinburgh

We've opened our first UK hotel outside of London…and where better than the characterful capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. We are now looking for an Assistant Head Housekeeper to join our team and play a crucial part in successfully launching our brand in this new neighbourhood. Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, you’ll be responsible for supporting with the management of the housekeeping department and providing brilliant and genuinely helpful guest service for everyone looking to stay at The Hoxton, Edinburgh.

The Hox in Edinburgh will boast 214 bedrooms influenced by the Georgian heritage of the building and city (including the introduction of a new room category for the Hox), a main restaurant and big lobby & bar, a large event space and The Apartment - our unique meetings and events concept.

More about us…

The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we’ve never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn’t need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.

Job Description

What's in it for you...

• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• Competitive salary.
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.

What you’ll do…

• Together with our Head Housekeeper, take the lead in ensuring our guests experience spotless and well put together rooms that they want to come back to.
• Lead and inspire the housekeeping team by example, creating an environment where they can be themselves, feel supported and empowered.
• Take responsibility in keeping our standards for bedrooms and public areas high, through SOPs, relevant training, and regular checks.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities to improve and enhance processes and procedures.
• Display awareness of departmental costs and ensure that all expenses are kept in line with budget guidelines.
• Control and management of the housekeeping stock, ensuring all orders are monitored.
• Get actively involved in the team’s development to realise their full potential, so we grow together as a Hoxton family.
• Work closely with other teams (front office, maintenance, F&B) towards the overall goal of creating a memorable experience in a beautiful space.
• Play a part in our partnership with our external housekeeping providers.

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• Previous housekeeping experience at a similar level, or someone who is ready to step into a leadership role.
• Knowledge of Opera Cloud, Knowcross or similar property management systems.
• An eagle-eye for detail, you can spot a slip in standards from a mile away.
• Keen to take ownership of and pride in your work, a rollup-your-sleeves attitude to seeing work through and delivering results.
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.