Housekeeping Manager NEW Chipping Norton

Berkshire News; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the Cotswolds seeks a Housekeeping Manager to oversee a large team in providing exceptional guest service. With responsibilities ranging from team leadership to ensuring room quality, this role offers competitive pay and extensive career development opportunities. Join us at a renowned establishment that values diversity and supports professional growth.

Benefits

Career development through qualifications

20% discount for you, family & friends

Potential live-in available

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

Free or 60% discounted food onsite

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a large team in a similar role.
• Willing to develop management or cleaning qualifications.
• Ability to manage costs in line with budgets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running of the housekeeping team.
• Ensure every room is prepared for guests' arrival.
• Engage and motivate the team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Decision Making

Budget Management

Education

Management or Cleaning Qualification (e.g., BICS, CIMS, BIFM)

Job description

Join our team at Heythrop Park, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 311-bedroom hotel with two theatres, a spa, and three restaurants is set within 440 acres of parkland in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Salary £39,000 dependent on experience.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeping Manager atWarner Hotels

The benefits of working with us

• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands Warner Leisure Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
• Potential live in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.

What will I be doing?

Working closely with the Head of Facilities and Housekeeping Team leaders you will be responsible for the smooth running of the housekeeping team.Working with a large diverse and multi-skilled team, you will ensure all our guests enjoy the highest quality stay in a perfectly kept room.

With a strong sense of awareness of timings and standards you will ensure every room is prepared for the guests’ arrival, being an integral part of their perfect customer journey.

What are we looking for?

• An engaging and motivating leader to ensure the team are working at their best.
• An enthusiasm to maintain and look for opportunities to improve housekeeping standards.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your leaders and team, even at peak times.
• Control deployment of labour within the area of responsibility
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapts quickly to changing requirements.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• Be able to make decisions confidently.
• Capable of monitoring guest insights, using feedback to drive a culture of improvement.
• Ability to coach and develop team to improve performance.
• Able to create a rewarding environment that encourages high team engagement.

What skills do we need?

• Experience of leading a large team in a similar role
• Possess a management or cleaning qualification or willing to develop to this level (e.g., BICS, CIMS, BIFM)
• The ability to manage costs in line with budgets.
• Can create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop.
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]