Are you passionate about delivering exceptional cleaning in a historic setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper at a prestigious castle in England.
We are seeking positive, engaging, service-oriented and results driven people to work with us. If you want to bring the excitement and joy of magical experiences to others, then this may be the perfect job for you.
Under new ownership, Lympne Castle is undergoing a short period of refurbishment to ensure the best possible experiences for our valued clients and team members.
You should be able to work well within a team to ensure all Castle premises are clean, tidy and fit for a king or queen to enjoy. Come prepared to shine in an environment that will truly enable you to embrace your role!
Company Name: Lympne Castle
Position: Back of House Servant (Housekeeper)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent.
Location: Lympne Castle, Hythe
Job description: As part of the Housekeeping team you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness throughout Lympne Castle.
Responsibilities:
· Clean and maintain orderliness in various areas of the castle interior and exterior premises, including cottages, houses, bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, food and beverage outlets, ceremonial and event spaces.
· Laundry, ironing, steaming.
· Stocking and inventory of guest areas, cleaning supplies and linens.
· Adhere to health and safety standards in accordance with castle regulations and industry best practices.
This is a 7-day /week hospitality operation. As such, weekend and evening work will be required.
To be considered, the following criteria need to be met:
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in housekeeping or a related field;
- Knowledge of efficient and effective cleaning techniques, products and equipment;
- Self-motivated and disciplined;
- Solutions-oriented;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment;
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required;
- Physical stamina to perform manual labour and lift heavy objects, as well as the ability to navigate stairs, variously sized spaces, and uneven ground;
- Ability to stand and actively clean for long periods of time;
- Have a safety-first mind set.
If you are passionate about making dreams come true with beautifully clean accommodations, food and beverage outlets and castle experiences you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work at a beautiful castle in the UK, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.
A reliable method of transport is recommended due to the remote location and shift work.
We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Please note that obtainable references will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,516.80 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hythe CT21 4LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
