Deputy Head Housekeeper

Elite Hotels
Eastbourne
£19k per year
02 Feb 2017
02 Mar 2017
2015-122
Sarah Hoyle
Full Time
The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne are looking for a motivated Deputy Head Housekeeper to join our busy Housekeeping team. When you join us:
    You will be working in a large Housekeeping and Laundry team and assist the Head Housekeeper in the smooth running of the Housekeeping department You will be responsible for maintaining our five star standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house. You will also be involved in training of the Room Assistants, Public Area Cleaners and Supervisors. You will also deputise for the Head Housekeeper in her absence and therefore this is an ideal opportunity to advance your Housekeeping and Management career. You can expect good departmental and management training and opportunities to develop your skills
What we need from you:
    Previous supervisory experience in a similar Housekeeping position necessary. IT Skills would be an advantage, in particular knowledge of Opera PMS, however full training will be given. Excellent attention to detail Good time management skills Positive and proactive interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team during challenging days A good command of English, both spoken and written
And in return, our benefits include...
    Free meals on duty Uniform provided and laundered free of charge Financial support with industry qualifications Company personal contributory pension scheme Excellent staff rate of £55 Bed & Breakfast in any of the four Elite Hotels, subject to availability An attractive room rate for friends and family with a 50% discount off our selling price 30% discount on food, drinks and treatments A share in the Company Gratuities scheme An Employee Assistance program managed by Hospitality Action, including a free confidential counselling help line. A childcare voucher scheme
About us... Recently named as one of the "30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality" by The Caterer magazine, the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is the UK's only five-star hotel by the sea. Known also at 'The White Palace', The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, is situated on the unspoiled elegant Victorian seafront facing the English Channel and is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The hotel has 152 bedrooms and suites, swimming pool and Health Club, and two restaurants - The Garden, which exudes period elegance yet maintains an intimate atmosphere and offers a menu of British fare, and the two rosette-awarded Mirabelle, recognised for high-quality fine dining. Eastbourne, a vibrant town with a range of good shops and night-life, just 30 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from London, offers an excellent and affordable life-style.