Housekeeping supervisor
We are offering a rare opportunity to become a key member of the team at Little Comfort Farm. A versatile role, primarily supervising all aspects of housekeeping and changeovers in our 5* holiday cottages, and with the option to assist with many other aspects of the business ranging from front of house to occasional farm tasks. A fantastic role for a motivated and passionate person to join us at the beginning of our vision to be a luxury eco retreat for welly lovers!
What will the role entail?
- Supervising the housekeeping team
- Overseeing and cleaning cottages and additional facilities to a very high standard expected at 5* gold level
- Conducting final checks to ensure perfect cleanliness and presentation
- Preparing weekly housekeeping schedules using our computer based booking system
- Maintaining laundry room to ensure it is well presented, clean and tidy
- Monitoring cleaning supplies, spare kitchenware and reordering
- Close communication and reporting to owners
- Flexible and fixed working hours
May also include
- Front of house tasks such as guest check in/out, assisting with farm shop orders and other tasks as they arise
- Computer based tasks including responding to enquiries, product research, booking system administration
- Occasionally assisting with farm tasks
Key Skills Required
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Organised and good at prioritising tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Team worker
- Very clean and tidy nature and keenness to undertake high level training
- Computer literate
- Ability to work under pressure and in a physically demanding role
- Motivated and positive attitude
- Well presented, clean and tidy
- A passion for the environment and sustainability
Highly Desirable
- Experience managing people
- Housekeeping qualification(s)
- Experience of housekeeping at 5* standard
- Health and safety qualifications and experience preparing risk assessments
- Experience training others
- Knowledge of and passion for natural/green cleaning solutions, products and tools
What do we offer?
- A stunning work location on a beautiful organic farm
- A healthy work environment in newly renovated buildings with healthy building biology design
- High level training as required
- Opportunity to be part of a new, young business, working alongside the owners and to be involved in many aspects of the business
- Opportunities for career progression
- Farm shop discount
- Discount on farm activities, including fishing and therapy room
- Performance related rewards
Hours and Pay
- We anticipate that the position will commence one or two weeks prior to us reopening. The government are currently advising 4thJuly however this is dependent upon the COVID-19 situation
- Initially you will work for Little Comfort Farm as a sub-contractor
- As a minimum, during the summer must be able to work Mondays and Fridays between 9:30am and 3:30pm and one additional half day. Outside the summer must be able to work at least one day a week but hours are very flexible.
- Ability to work additional hours and days (these are flexible and can be discussed at interview)
- Negotiable pay dependant upon experience
How to apply
Please prepare a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and an up to date CV with at least two references. These should be sent to Jeremy Ward via email to:
Shortlisted candidates will be initially be invited to attend an online interview. You may then be invited to a second interview at Little Comfort Farm. Interviews will be undertaken in June.
