Housekeeper

Estelle Manor; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff rates

Biannual socials

Estelleversary gifts

Staff facilities stocked with food and

Uniform provided

Job summary

Estelle Manor is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain guest areas, bedrooms and back-of-house spaces to the highest standards on a 40-hour contract. You will be a frontline host, communicating confidently with colleagues and guests, thriving under pressure to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The role offers competitive pay with a base salary and gratuities, plus a range of staff perks aimed at wellbeing and appreciation. You’ll join a welcoming team at a rural Oxfordshire retreat.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Housekeeping.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, members and guests.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest areas, bedrooms and back-of-house facilities to the highest cleanliness standards.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and guests to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Take responsibility, initiative and propose ideas to improve operations.

Skills

Housekeeping passion

Team player

Excellent communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

The Role:

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure that all guest areas, bedrooms and behind the scenes facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, continually surpassing our members’ and guests’ expectations. You will have an excellent eye for details, and a genuine passion for hosting. You should be confident in communicating with colleagues as well as our members and guests, and thrive on providing an exceptional guest experience.

Who we are looking for:

• Passionate about Housekeeping.
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.

The on target earning potential for this role is £33,804.80 per annum per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £30,804.80, plus a qualified estimate of £3,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly at £14.81 so this is a projected salary and OTE.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £3,000 in addition to their annual salary.