Head Housekeeper

De Vere Beaumont Estate; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain seeks an experienced Head Housekeeper at its Wotton-under-Edge location. This role involves overseeing housekeeping operations, ensuring high standards, and leading a motivated team. Offering a competitive salary, benefits include a bonus, 31 days of holiday, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

10% management bonus incentive scheme

Free use of gym and swimming pool

£50 staff stays at De Vere Hotels

31 days holiday plus a paid day off for your birthday

Live-in accommodation available

Free meals on duty

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

50% discount on Food & Beverage

Access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar property and role.
• Strong communication skills to motivate colleagues.
• Organized with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the highest level of housekeeping standards.
• Leading a team and providing exceptional guest service.
• Monitoring and controlling equipment and linen stocks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Opera

Fourth hospitality

Job description

Join to apply for the Head Housekeeper role at De Vere Beaumont Estate

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Head Housekeeper role at De Vere Beaumont Estate

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Are you passionate about maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness? Do you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead a diverse team?

We are recruiting for a Head Housekeeper to join our team at De Vere Tortworth Court located in Wotton Under Edge.

The role offers a salary of up to £40k plus 10% management bonus incentive scheme and excellent benefits to include free use of our gym and swimming pool, £50 staff stays at our De Vere Hotels, 31 days holiday plus a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few.

As the Head Housekeeper you will be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintaining the highest level of housekeeping and guest service standards. Your attention to detail will ensure that our guests enjoy meticulously clean rooms and memorable moments throughout their stay. You will monitor and control equipment and linen to ensure suitable stocks are maintained and costs are controlled. You will lead by example, fostering a culture of warmth where colleagues feel appreciated and by building genuine relationships with your team, you will create a sense of belonging, empowering them to take pride in their work

In addition you will act at Duty Manager as and when required.

Your Skills And Experience

• You have previous experience, ideally in a similar property and role
• You have strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to deliver a consistent level of service
• You are well organised with good time management skills, prioritising tasks, managing work schedules and rotas to meet operational demands
• You are IT literate – previous experience of using Opera or Fourth hospitality would be advantageous although not essential
  
  

Benefits

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Head Housekeeper.

• £35,000 to £40,000 plus a share of service charge which is approximately £1,000 plus per annum
• Live in accomodation available on request
• Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at De Vere Beaumont Estate by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Housekeeper” roles.

Wotton-Under-Edge, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Housekeeping Assistant - live in accommodation available

Wotton-Under-Edge, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Wotton-Under-Edge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Winsley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Swindon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Chepstow, Wales, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Dyrham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Corsham, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago

Colesbourne, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Newton St Loe, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Backwell, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Portishead, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Stroud, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Cirencester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

South Cerney, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bath, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Painswick, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bath, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bath, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.