Housekeeping Manager

Mercure Oxford Eastgate; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel in Oxford is looking for a Housekeeping Manager to oversee the housekeeping department. You will lead a team to ensure top-notch cleanliness and service standards while managing inspections and collaborating with other departments. Previous management experience in hospitality is essential. Join us to maintain our high-quality environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping management, preferably in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping department and ensure cleanliness standards.
• Lead and motivate housekeeping team to deliver top-notch service.
• Conduct thorough inspections of guest rooms and public areas.
• Collaborate with other departments to tackle cleanliness challenges.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment inventory.
• Stay updated with cleaning techniques and best practices.

Job description

Situated in the heart of the historic university city of Oxford, this beautiful 17th‑century coaching‑inn looks over the Examination Halls and Magdalen Tower.

We are recruiting for a Housekeeping Manager at our Oxford Eastgate Hotel.

Responsibilities

• Be the superhero of cleanliness, overseeing our housekeeping department and ensuring our facilities are spick and span.
• Lead and motivate our incredible housekeeping team, guiding them to deliver top‑notch service and maintain our high cleanliness standards.
• Show off your eagle‑eyed attention to detail by conducting thorough inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and behind‑the‑scenes spaces to ensure they're squeaky clean and ready to wow our guests.
• Collaborate with other departments like maintenance and front office to tackle any cleanliness challenges and keep our operations running smoothly.
• Get your organisational skills on point by managing cleaning supplies and equipment inventory, making sure we have everything we need to shine bright.
• Embrace your inner trendsetter and stay up‑to‑date with the latest cleaning techniques, products, and technologies. Bring the best practices to our team and keep us ahead of the game.

Requirements

If you’ve got previous experience as a cleanliness captain, preferably in the hospitality industry, we want you on our team!