Housekeeping Team Member

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Team Member to maintain the cleanliness and comfort of their hotel. In this vital role, you will ensure that guest rooms and public areas are impeccably clean and inviting. Your attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service will enhance the guest experience. Join a supportive team that values reliability and teamwork, and enjoy a range of employee benefits designed to promote well-being and job satisfaction. If you take pride in your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Access to IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing tips and support

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with a focus on cleanliness and service.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain guest areas to high standards.
• Report damages promptly and ensure all equipment is returned to storerooms.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Physical Fitness

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Job description

As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will play an essential role in ensuring that our hotel is clean, comfortable, and inviting for our guests. You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all guest areas, including guest rooms, public areas, linen rooms, and cupboards, and always ensuring that service levels are exceptional.

Your role will involve servicing hotel bedrooms and public areas to company standards and within allocated time frames. You will be familiar with agreed cleaning standards and presentation of all room categories and report any damages or breakages promptly to ensure repairs are carried out.

You will also be responsible for returning all equipment to their allotted storerooms at the end of each working day and keeping the storerooms and working areas clean and tidy.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience in a similar role and understands the importance of attention to detail in housekeeping.
• Is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and takes pride in delivering clean and well-maintained guest rooms and public areas.
• Is a team player who is reliable, punctual and able to work collaboratively with others.
• Possesses excellent time management skills and is able to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure all areas are cleaned to a high standard within the allocated time frame.
• Is physically fit and able to carry out the physical demands of the job, including lifting and moving heavy objects, standing for extended periods of time, and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Has good communication skills and is able to work effectively with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the hotel.
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Is familiar with health and safety regulations and has a good understanding of the proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Has a good eye for detail and is able to spot areas that require extra attention, such as stains or damaged items.