Assistant Public Area Manager

The Peninsula Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Public Area to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of public spaces. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Housekeeper and manage cleaning services, ensuring safety and compliance with health regulations. Ideal for those with over 2 years in similar roles within luxury hotels, strong leadership, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role within luxury hotels.
• Strong financial acumen including cost control.
• Experience managing and training diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of public areas.
• Oversee contracts and manage cleaning services.
• Coordinate with floral suppliers for aesthetic upkeep.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire a meticulous Assistant Manager - Public Area, who, working alongside the Executive Housekeeper, will ensure excellence of comfort, cleanliness, elegance and safety in all public areas (including the Residences) for all of our guests and colleagues.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel’s public areas (including Residences) and implement the department regulations, policies and procedures including but not limited to: House Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety, Emergency Response and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Oversee all contracts for public area cleaning for the hotel and residences. Oversee and manage the contracted cleaning services daily. Ensure safe work practices in liaison with the engineering team.
• Work closely with the outsourced floral supplier to maintain aesthetic upkeep of the flowers in line with the vision of The Peninsula London. Is proficient in all floral arrangements in the hotel.
• Hire, develop, motivate, train, supervise, and coach department employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and core principles HSH.

General Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role within luxury hotels.
• Financial acumen including cost control.
• People leader and trainer having prior experience managing diverse teams.
• Self-starter, with exceptional problem-solving and organisational skills.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Hospitality

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