Housekeeper

Malmaison Hotel Du Vin Holdings Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Housekeeper for a part-time role. Responsibilities include cleaning guest bedrooms and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. Conversational English is required to interact with guests, along with a positive attitude. The role offers various benefits, including discounted rates, a fully-funded apprenticeship program, and a wellness calendar promoting employee well-being.

Benefits

Heavily discounted staff room rates

Discounted friends and family room rate

35% off dining bills

Fully funded apprenticeship programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary anniversary stays

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have conversational English skills to interact with guests.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to make a difference are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all guest bedrooms are cleaned daily.
• Work as part of the housekeeping team and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Interact with guests in a friendly manner and assist them when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Conversational English

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Job description

Housekeeper, Malmaison

£12.46 per hour, part‑time contract. Working as part of the Housekeeping team you will ensure all guest bedrooms within the hotel are cleaned on a daily basis. You will have an eye for detail and naturally high standards.

Responsibilities

Working as a Room Attendant you will be interacting with our guests so conversational English is essential and you must be able to work independently for periods of time. You will be a vital cog in the Malmaison machine ensuring all bedrooms are clean and tidy for our guests.

You will predominantly work set shifts, 5 days out of seven starting at either 9 or 10am. Some flexibility may be required during peak trading times. If desired earlier start times can be discussed at interview as can just weekend work. Being a Room Attendant is hard work and will require a level of fitness to complete this vital role. Full training in the use of chemicals and equipment will be provided. Experience in a similar role isn't required but a positive attitude and desire to make a difference within the hotel is essential.

Qualifications

Experience in a similar role isn't required but a positive attitude and desire to make a difference within the hotel is essential. We actively encourage internal development and progression and Malmaison is on target to have 100 new apprentices in the business by year end. Candidates for this position would be given the opportunity to enroll on our apprenticeship scheme after they have completed their probationary period.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted staff room rates, hotel du vin and frasers hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted friends and family room rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our brasseries and bistros.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programme that supports you in developing your career.
• High street discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare cash plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mate’s jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 1970s TV sitcom.
• We have a wellness & national campaign days calendar which promotes and encourages activities like pay day lunches/treats, national popcorn day, mental health awareness week and more.
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt.
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with dinner, bed breakfast.
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Our sustainability goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from wind farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels.
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.