Housekeeping Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housekeeping Team Leader to ensure exceptional guest experiences at Cricket St Thomas. In this role, you will lead a diverse team, ensuring that every room meets high cleanliness and quality standards. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while promoting a positive team environment. With a focus on career development and numerous perks, this position offers a fantastic chance to grow within a supportive company culture. If you are passionate about hospitality and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

20% Discount for Family & Friends

Potential Live-in Accommodation

Free Gym and Leisure Facilities

Discounted Food Onsite

Access to National Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading a housekeeping team in a similar role.
• Willingness to develop management skills and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the housekeeping team.
• Prepare rooms for guests' arrivals with high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Housekeeping Standards

Communication Skills

Time Management

Decision Making

Education

Management Qualification

Cleaning Qualification (BICS, CIMS, BIFM)

Job description

Job Description:

Salary £26,370

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeping Team Leader at Cricket St Thomas.

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 accommodation 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 Housekeeping Manager and other 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 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 is working at their best.
• An enthusiasm to maintain and look for opportunities to improve housekeeping standards.
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and engage your team, even at peak times.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting the required levels.
• Be able to make decisions confidently.
• Ability to coach and develop your team to improve performance.
• Able to create a rewarding environment that encourages high team engagement.

What skills do we need?

• Experience of leading a team in a similar role.
• Possess a management or cleaning qualification or willingness 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 can grow and develop.
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas.

Location: Cricket St Thomas - Chard

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