Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a historic and vibrant establishment as a part-time Housekeeper, where your role is crucial in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This position offers the chance to work in a unique environment that blends traditional charm with modern comforts. Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and personal development. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and numerous discounts, while contributing to the success of a beloved local pub and hotel. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a supportive and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters potential.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount at Visitor Centre Shop

Special offers on high street shops

Access to Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided for the right qualities.
• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and welcoming environment for guests.
• Support colleagues and contribute to team success.

Skills

Hospitality

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a part time Housekeeper to join our team, so if you enjoy hospitality but prefer working behind the scenes supporting your colleagues and contributing to the team's overall success; then this may be just the job for you.

Overlooking the village square in Lenham, Kent, the Dog and Bear Hotel combines the friendly atmosphere of a local pub with all the comforts of a contemporary hotel and restaurant. It embraces that unique heritage, retaining historic character features such as oak beams and traditional décor and houses 24 en-suite bedrooms.

At Shepherd Neame we know that first impressions count, so you will play an important part in our business ensuring that you support the delivery of a clean and welcoming environment for all of our guests and that you acknowledge our customers with a warm welcome.

If you haven’t got any previous experience in a similar role please do not worry, so long as you possess some of the qualities outlined below, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

WHO ARE WE?
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited to this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.