Housekeeping Manager

Forest Holidays

Housekeeping Manager

£28995

Forest Holidays, Kings Meadows, Scottish Borders

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e69489ff943641a98dc4d20feaa93f45

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Housekeeping Manager to join our Glentress team working part time, 32 to 40 hours per week, 4 or 5 days out of 7 including every Monday and Friday. In return we will offer you a competitive salary of £23,146 to £28,995 per annum , a place to develop your skills as part of the management team in a thriving company and the chance to work in some of the UK's most stunning forest environments.
The Housekeeping Manager Role:
As part of the location management team and reporting to the General Manager, the Housekeeping Manager is instrumental in ensuring our cabins are cleaned and beautifully presented every time. You will have responsibility to ensure our housekeeping team members are familiar with the standards required to deliver immaculate cabin presentation in terms of cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance. In partnership with the Operations Manager, you will manage all aspects of health and safety related to the housekeeping team and their duties and respond to guest queries efficiently and effectively to ensure a speedy resolution.
Responsibilities include:
+ Ensuring the Housekeeping Team are supported and motivated, given regular performance reviews and adequate training to succeed in their role..
+ Proactive management of "Plant Your Feedback" (our guest feedback platform) ensuring comments and scores are regularly shared with your team.
+ Manage departmental budget and ensure all housekeeping equipment is regularly serviced/replaced and cabin laundry/inventory is fully stocked within budget.
As our Housekeeping Manager we can offer you:
+ Annual 15% bonus - dependant on personal/company performance
+ Save on cabin breaks - pre-book a break with up to 20% off or travel last minute for just £75 a cabin

Our ideal Housekeeping Manager will be extremely organised, able to balance many challenges and tasks at once, provide motivation and guidance to the team while being aware of our guest needs. Prior experience managing teams and budgets is essential, housekeeping management is advantageous. A positive and can-do attitude is essential and a willingness to roll your sleeves up and always lend a hand. Self-motivated and ready to lead the team, you will be key in delivering business results and delivering first class results to ensure that our guests' experience is consistent and extraordinary.
Excellent time management skills together with an ability to use your initiative and problem-solve are essential. You will be someone who prides themselves on delivering on your commitment to ensure our cabins are pristine for our guests' arrival. A love for the outdoors is essential as these tasks need completing rain or shine.
Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, recognised globally as a business that's a force for good. We provide holidays that are good for people and the planet.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team!