Discover the perfect opportunity to lead a team and showcase your exceptional housekeeping skills at our client’s boutique hotel property located in Edinburgh City Centre. We are currently seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper, or a deputy ready for to take their career to the next level, who can walk into a room and instinctively know what needs to be done, while ensuring attention to detail and immediate resolution of imperfections.
As our Head Housekeeper, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving our offering and standards, always seeking ways to enhance the guest experience and elevate our service to new heights. Your ability to implement policies and processes, work within budgets and foster a culture of continuous improvement will be key to your success.
The Job:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department, ensuring outstanding cleanliness and meticulous attention to detail.
- Lead, inspire, and motivate a team of dedicated housekeeping staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Support the team by creating a culture of excellence and attention to detail.
- Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and excellent guest experiences.
- Develop and implement efficient housekeeping procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections to maintain quality control and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor inventory levels, manage supplies, and ensure budgetary targets are met.
- Uphold a professional and welcoming demeanour, always providing exemplary customer service to guests.
- Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene throughout the property.
- Continuously seek ways to improve our current product and service, embracing suggestions from management and exploring opportunities for enhancement.
- Understand and deliver what our customers expect and desire, ensuring their satisfaction at every turn.
- Manage budgets effectively, demonstrating strong financial acumen and resourcefulness.
The Person:
- Proven experience in housekeeping within hotels.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a natural talent for inspiring and guiding others.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and address cleaning and presentation imperfections promptly.
- Proactive approach to implementing policies and processes to enhance efficiency and standards.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance the customer experience.
- Outstanding organisational skills, enabling effective scheduling and efficient operations.
- A flexible and adaptable approach, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a demanding environment.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with guests and colleagues.
The Rewards:
You will have the opportunity to work in a unique, boutique city centre hotel and to be part of an inspiring and driven organisation.
The salary on offer for the head housekeeper is dependent on experience and would be in the region of £30,000
Are you ready to take on a leading role where you can inspire and motivate others then look no further as we have the perfect opportunity for you to join an exceptional team as Head Housekeeper in an Edinburgh Boutique Hotel, apply today by sending your CV to [email protected] or call me on 01314401960