Room Attendant

Hotel Du Vin; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room rates

Friends and Family room rate 50% off

Dining discount 35% off

Apprenticeship programmes

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral scheme up to £1,500

Uniform provided

Wellness campaigns and events

Stream pay access

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Brain Charity sponsorship

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hotel du Vin is seeking a Room Attendant to clean guest bedrooms daily to the highest standards, ensuring guest comfort and satisfaction. You will interact with guests in English and work as part of a housekeeping team, with flexible shifts typically 9am–3pm, five days out of seven.

Experience isn’t required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Training will cover chemicals and equipment, and opportunities for apprenticeship programs may arise after probation.

Qualifications

• Conversational English essential for guest interaction.
• Eye for detail and high standards.
• Reasonable level of fitness for daily housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest bedrooms to the highest standards on a daily basis.
• Interact with guests and maintain a high level of service.
• Work as part of the housekeeping team delivering flexible shifts.

Skills

Conversational English

Eye for detail

Fitness

Job description

Job Description

Rate of Pay £12.46 / 16 Hours per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Working as part of the Housekeeping team you will ensure all guest bedrooms within the hotel are cleaned on a daily basis to the highest of standards. You will have an eye for detail and naturally high standards to meet our guests expectations of a perfect night’s stay.

Hotel du Vin provide a range of luxury and boutique hotels in 18 landmark locations around the United Kingdom. Synonymous with style and hospitality, Hotel du Vin offers exquisite accommodation with a relaxing atmosphere throughout our chain of hotels along with sumptuous food and wine in our trademark Hotel du Vin Bistros.

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 Hotel Du Vin machine ensuring all bedrooms are clean and tidy for our guests arrival and continued stays.

Need flexibility. You will predominantly work set shifts, usually between 9am – 3pm, 5 days out of 7. Shift start times can be flexible between 9am – 10am. If desired earlier start times can be discussed at interview as well as flexible contracts or 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 Hotel Du Vin 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.

Benefits

• 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

Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.