Hotel Housekeeper: Guest Rooms & Public Areas

Adecco; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring experienced housekeepers for a busy hotel environment in St Andrews. The role involves cleaning guest rooms, public areas, and handling linen and guest requests with a focus on high presentation standards.

Shifts are 09:00 to 17:00, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. Prior UK hotel cleaning experience is essential in a fast-paced environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for temporary workers.

Qualifications

• Previous UK housekeeping or hotel cleaning experience.
• Experience cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms to a high standard.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow procedures and work to strict standards.
• Flexible approach to duties and workload.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service guest bedrooms to a high standard.
• Make beds and change bed linen efficiently and accurately.
• Replace towels, toiletries, and guest amenities.
• Vacuum carpets and clean flooring throughout guest rooms.
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, fittings, and decorative items.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitise bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, mirrors, and tiled areas.
• Ensure rooms are fully prepared and presented for guest arrivals.
• Conduct final room checks to ensure quality standards are met.
• Report maintenance issues, damages, or potential hazards promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout public and guest-facing areas.
• Clean and present reception areas, corridors, stairways, lifts, lounges, changing facilities, and leisure areas.
• Ensure all surfaces, fixtures, and furnishings are cleaned and well-maintained.
• Regularly replenish consumables and amenities in public spaces.
• Remove waste and maintain high presentation standards throughout the property.
• Organise and manage linen stock levels.
• Collect and distribute clean linen as required.
• Support the effective movement of laundry throughout the operation.
• Ensure housekeeping trolleys are fully stocked and prepared for shifts.
• Monitor linen quality and report shortages or damaged items.
• Deliver a professional and courteous service to all guests.
• Respond positively and efficiently to housekeeping requests.
• Prepare rooms for VIP arrivals and special guest requirements.
• Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Represent the business professionally when interacting with visitors and colleagues.
• Accurately record and report found items.
• Follow company procedures for handling and storing lost property.
• Ensure all documentation is completed correctly and promptly.
• Follow all housekeeping procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and safe use of cleaning products.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards at all times.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and responsibly.
• Report accidents, near misses, hazards, and equipment faults immediately.

Skills

UK housekeeping experience

Room cleaning

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Procedural compliance

Flexibility

Job description

Adecco is hiring experienced housekeepers for a busy hotel environment in St Andrews. The role involves cleaning guest rooms, public areas, and handling linen and guest requests with a focus on high presentation standards.

Shifts are 09:00 to 17:00, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. Prior UK hotel cleaning experience is essential in a fast-paced environment. Adecco acts as an employment agency for temporary workers.