Cluster Head Housekeeper

Perle Hotels Ltd.; Fortrose; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of season bonus

Time off in lieu

Company Pension

Skye Gym Membership

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Discounts

Friends & family hotel rates

Meals on shift

Uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation (subsidised)

Job summary

Perle Hotels Ltd. is hiring a Cluster Head Housekeeper to lead housekeeping across The Bosville, Marmalade and Bracken Hide Hotels in Portree, Isle of Skye. The role is 45 hours weekly, full-time, with a focus on planning and developing housekeeping operations to meet high cleanliness standards.

The position offers an annual salary of £33,000, a performance bonus of up to 5%, TOIL, a pension, gym membership, staff accommodation options, and staff discounts across the group.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping teams in hotel settings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of COSHH and cleaning product handling.

Responsibilities

• Organise employee schedules, ensuring shifts are covered and staff meetings are held.
• Oversee training and staff development to maintain service standards.
• Maintain bedrooms and public areas to the highest cleanliness and hygiene levels.
• Manage stock, chemicals, and linen using par stocking processes.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH and chemical safety procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers and coordinate linen orders based on occupancy.
• Uphold guest relations policy to achieve high guest satisfaction.

Skills

Stayntouch

TrustYou

RotaCloud

Tools

Stayntouch

TrustYou

RotaCloud

Job description

Our Bosville, Marmalade and Bracken Hide Hotels are hiring a Cluster Head Housekeeper to join their team in Portree, The Isle of Skye. This is a full-time permanent contract, and you will be working 45 hours a week, Monday through to Sunday.

As a Cluster Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for planning, organising, and developing the overall operations of the housekeeping department in accordance with the company's standards, ensuring all areas of the hotels are thoroughly kept clean and tidy as per all cleanliness and hygiene guidelines. You will pay close attention to detail and manage the housekeeping team efficiently to ensure staff satisfaction and optimum performance.

Prior experience with Stayntouch, Trustyou and RotaCloud systems is preferred, but not required.

What’s in it for you?

• An annual salary of £33,000 per annum
• End of season performance bonus of up to 5% of your salary
• Time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Company Pension
• Free 24-hour Skye Gym Membership
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Employee Discounts
• Friends & family discounted hotel rates across the group
• Meals on shift
• Uniform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Heavily Subsidised Staff Accommodation if required *Terms and Conditions Apply

Who are we?

Perle Hotels is a small luxury hotel group focusing on a modern hotel experience in Scotland. The hotels have all been lovingly restored and provide a haven of tranquillity in stunning Highland locations. Our hotels are designed to give the best amenities and interiors which reflect the surrounding countryside.

Where?

The Bosville Hotel, in Portree. The Bosville is contained within a trio of 18th-century cottages that have been lovingly restored and converted. Our refined but cosy accommodation is situated right in the centre of Portree, opposite the harbour with some of the best views in town.

The Marmalade Hotel, in Portree. Set majestically in mature gardens, commanding views over the village of Portree, the loch and the Cuillin Mountains, you will find Marmalade, the perfect location to enjoy everything Skye has to offer. A beautiful juxtaposition of the historic Manor House and contemporary architecture, this 4-star hotel welcomes guests who appreciate design details and luxurious comfort.

The Bracken Hide Hotel, in Portree. The Bracken Hide is a new four-star wilderness hotel, which connects guests to the magic of the Island, the stunning land and seascapes and the nature that abounds. We are located on 52 acres to the west of Portree. Close enough to leave the car and walk into Portree.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organise employee schedules, ensure that employees receive ongoing training and hold staff meetings to keep employees updated on all procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all the shifts are properly covered, ensuring team member productivity and room cleanliness.
• Ensure bedrooms and public areas are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure correct levels of stock, including chemicals, consumables and linen are kept at a correct level by using a par stocking process.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies concerning COSHH, and the use of chemicals and cleaning products are practised at all times.
• Encouraging a culture of positive employee relations by having effective and clear communication with all housekeeping team members.
• Work closely with the linen supplier (if applicable), ensuring counts and orders are placed in a timely manner. Ensure sufficient levels of linen are in line with the hotel's occupancy, there should be no overstocked or understocked linen items.
• Keep all housekeeping back-of-house areas tidy and efficiently stocked.
• Follow the hotel's guest relations policy, including politely addressing our guests at all times and ensuring 100% guest satisfaction.

Cluster Head Housekeeper • Portree, Scotland, GB