Weekend Housekeeper

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Paid breaks

Birthday leave

Staff discounts

Health & Fitness Club membership

Pension scheme

Industry relevant training

Job summary

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our team. You will ensure cleanliness and tidiness in bedrooms, bathrooms, corridors and public spaces, delivering high standards with efficiency.

Weekend availability from 6:30am is required; full training is provided and a professional, motivated attitude is valued. Join a privately owned, independent four red star hotel committed to staff welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to clean guest rooms and public areas to a high standard within tight timescales.
• Available to work weekends from 6:30am.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, corridors and public areas.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness to hotel standards.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Punctuality

Independence

Job description

About Us

BedfordLodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality. We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. The successful candidate will be joining our hardworking team of Housekeepers at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. We strive to create a great work place for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

As a Housekeeper, you will be working as part of a team to ensure standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in all areas are maintained. You will be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, corridor areas and public areas. You’ll bring enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and strong team working spirit to the role, together with the ability to work independently and on your own initiative. You will need to have a professional attitude and be highly motivated with great attention to detail.

You will be available to work weekends (Saturday & Sunday) with a start time of 6:30am. There may be the opportunity to pick up additional shifts, but you will predominantly be employed to work weekends.

About You

• Ability to clean guest rooms and public areas to a high standard and within tight timescales.
• Available to work weekends from 6:30am.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training

Compensation: Minimum Wage