Head Housekeeper

WGC Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed hours contract

Life Insurance

Training budget of up to £10,000

28 days holiday

Job summary

A leading hotel services company in the UK is seeking a Head Housekeeper to enhance room cleaning productivity and manage the housekeeping team. The ideal candidate will have experience in housekeeping, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. This role offers a significant training budget and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping environment.
• Ability to deliver consistent service.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work to improve productivity and efficiency of room cleaning.
• Recruit, train, manage and monitor team performance.
• Deliver and exceed financial targets.

Skills

Housekeeping management

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

The Wellington Glasgow by Adina, The Wellington By Adina , 134-136 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 2XW

Rate: £35000 | Hours: Guaranteed Hours Each Week

WGC is the UK’s leading outsourced hotel services company, helping our clients deliver some of the best guest experiences to over 24 million customers each year. In the role of Head Housekeeper, you will report to your Area Manager and be responsible for supporting your team in the day to day running of the housekeeping department.

WGC will provide you with an annual training allowance of up to £10,000, which can be used on a selection of WGC Approved Apprenticeships and accredited training courses, including English, Maths, IT and more.

Benefits

• Fixed hours contract available
• Flexible hours to suit you
• Life Insurance
• Free access to Doctor and Legal helpline
• Counselling/Wellbeing Support Service
• Discounts from 50 top retailers
• Training budget of up to £10,000 per year with unlimited career progression
• DiscountStore with discounts from ASDA, O2 & more
• Discounted hotels and flights
• Employee Assistance Programme, Includine HSF Assist
• Low-cost health insurance
• Full workplace pension scheme
• 28 days holiday

Responsibilities

• Work to improve productivity and efficiency of room cleaning
• Analyse guest data to plan resources and materials required to meet operational requirements
• Maintain strong working relationship with GM, Exec Housekeeper and Hotel Team, HSK team and suppliers to ensure clear communication and implementation of best practice
• Identify ways to improve Guest Satisfaction
• Adhere to Health and Safety Policy, keep all work areas neat and well organised COSHH/Manual Handling
• Recruit, train, manage and monitor team performance daily/weekly
• Deliver and exceed financial targets
• Manage expenditure and payroll to ensure budgets are achieved
• Participate in training to improve skills and performance
• Solve routine challenges that occur on the job

If you have previous experience of working in a housekeeping environment, can deliver a consistent level of service in a challenging environment and want to join a business that offers you exceptional development and potential to progress, apply now.

Inclusivity

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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