Housekeeper, Malmaison

Malmaison Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room rates from £65 per night

Discounted Friends & Family rate (50%)

35% off dining in Brasseries and Bistr

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

Cycle to workscheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral scheme up to £1,500

Quality uniform provided

Wellness & National Campaign Days

Job summary

Malmaison Hotels in Manchester is seeking a Room Attendant to maintain spotless guest bedrooms daily. You will interact with guests, so conversational English and the ability to work independently are essential.

Shifts typically start at 9 or 10 am, five days a week with some peak-time flexibility. No prior experience required; full training in cleaning chemicals and equipment will be provided. A positive attitude and a desire to contribute to guest comfort are key.

Qualifications

• Conversational English is essential for guest interaction.
• Ability to work on your own for periods of time.
• Positive attitude and desire to make a difference in the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Clean and tidy guest bedrooms daily to a high standard.
• Interact with guests to ensure a friendly service.
• Work set shifts starting at 9 or 10 am, with occasional flexibility.

Skills

Conversational English

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Good fitness

Job description

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.

Working as a Room Attendant you will be interacting with our Guests so conversational English is essential as is the ability to work on your own 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 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 in order 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.

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. In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison & Hotel du Vin 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 programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much 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 scheme that pay up to £1,500, just for getting your friends jobs! (Terms & Conditions apply)
• A quality uniform where required
• 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 Stream giving instant access to your pay as it's earned. Stream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• 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. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• 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