General Assistant

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

A hotel management company is seeking a General Assistant for their Derby Midland Hotel. The role involves overseeing facility services, ensuring cleanliness, and being the point of contact for stakeholders. Ideal candidates should be reliable, self-motivated, and possess a collaborative spirit. Benefits include employee discounts, counseling sessions, and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in H&S and security would be desirable.
• A collaborative working spirit that enhances and builds effective working relationships.
• Ability to remain calm when in pressurised situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning, maintenance, security, and catering meet targets.
• Keep shared spaces clean and tidy.
• Conduct regular fire and security checks.
• Serve as the main contact for teams and partners.
• Perform health & safety checks and follow rules.

Skills

Accurate

Diligent

Self-motivated

Focused

Reliable

Job description

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Derby Midland Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a truly flexible role where you can make a difference? We're seeking a General Assistant to ensure all facilities services at our property are provided effectively and efficiently. You'll also be the initial point of contact for key stakeholders and external multi-agencies.

What You'll Do

• Keep Things Running: Make sure cleaning, maintenance, security, and catering (if needed) are all working well and meet targets.
• Look After Public Areas: Ensure all shared spaces are clean, tidy, and in good condition.
• Stay Safe: Do regular fire and security checks, fix any problems quickly, and keep records.
• Be the Go-To Person: Be the main contact for teams and partners, and stay in touch by email, phone, and post.
• Look After Health & Safety: Carry out safety checks and make sure the site follows all rules and guidelines.
• Stay Alert: Keep security tight and know what to do in an emergency.
• Manage Site Access: Check people in and out of the site, making sure records are accurate and up to date.
  
  

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Accurate, diligent, self-motivated, focused, and reliable.
• Previous experience in H&S and security would be desirable
• A collaborative working spirit that enhances and builds effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Possess a communication style that allows positive and open dialogue with users and multi-agencies.
• An ability to anticipate expectations and resolve issues.
• The ability to remain calm when in pressurised situations
  
  

Hotel

The Derby Midland Hotel, and has a total of 102 bedrooms. It is centrally located in the city centre

About Us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitality

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