Housekeeping Assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Cheshire
Salary
22000.00 - 23000.00 GBP Annual + Negotiable depending on experience
Posted
23 Jul 2022
Closes
20 Aug 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Housekeeping Assistant - Nantwich - Country-house venue

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Housekeeper to join a close-knit team at a country house and events business near Nantwich.

They host weddings and events throughout the year, mostly on Fridays and Saturdays, and outside the event season the cottage accommodation is used for holiday lets.

The housekeeping department are an important part of the organisation, with tight turnarounds on most Saturdays requiring the ability to adapt and work speedily with strong attention to detail.

Duties include:

Reporting to the House Manager and following instructions

Cleaning: be adept in the art of housekeeping and follow checklists

Laundry: all the laundry is done in-house using industrial Miele machines

Turning the bedrooms and Cottages around after guests have stayed

Checking inventories, reporting damages and great attention to detail

You will ideally be able to cook and assist with breakfast (training provided)

Events: Tidying repeatedly throughout the day

Occasionally you may be asked to work a later shift to assist with dinners

Assist with stock level checks of consumables

Keeping storage areas organised and orderly

Maintain equipment & report any issues

You will need :

Minimum two years experience housekeeping experience in a high standard establishment (essential)

Be able (or be willing to learn how) to cook breakfast for up to 22 guests

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Have a "can do" attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to multi-task and take on a number of duties

Be able to work quickly without compromising quality

Knowledge of the English language

Driving license or other ability to get to work

OTHER DETAILS:

The estate is situated outside Nantwich and a 15-minute drive from Crewe Train Station

Day shift including Weekdays, Saturdays and some Sundays: working days and hours to be confirmed in advance via a monthly rota

Days and hours are subject to change dependant on events

14 days holiday (including bank holidays)

You will be required to work on most event days. Weddings tend to take place twice a week, on a Friday and Saturday.

You will be expected to perform a range of duties within both business and family environments and no two days will be the same.

If you feel you are the right person for this role and want to be a part of something incredibly special please apply, we'd like to hear from you

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