Housekeeper
Duration: 2024
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PRINCIPAL HOUSEKEEPER [Live-In]
WHO ARE WE?
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WHO ARE WE?
Northern Arts Hotel a nine-room boutique hotel in Castlemaine, central Victoria (formerly the New Northern) was created as a retreat, a place of warmth and welcome that offers much more than just a room. The hotel relies upon quality housekeeping to help maintain its reputation as the preeminent accommodation in town.
JOB OUTLINE
We are looking for a professional Housekeeper capable of being part of a Team to help maintain our Hotel with integrity and attention to detail.
The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Senior Housekeeper under the direction of the Owner;
- Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as bed stripping, changing, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing;
- Help to maintain breakfast and tea /coffee supplies according to directions;
- Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to our Hotel standards;
- Notify the owner or other staff of any damages, deficits and disturbances;
- Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience;
- Protect equipment and make sure there are no deficiencies;
- Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace them when appropriate;
- Undertake other cleaning and housekeeping jobs as required.
- Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any Hotel-related practices.
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
- Some experience as a Cleaner or Housekeeper [desirable];
- Ability to safely change beds, clean bathrooms and lift linen bags as needed (up to 15kg);
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance;
- Customer-oriented and friendly;
- Capable of efficient work – requiring prioritization and time management skills;
- Capacity to work quickly without compromising quality;
- Knowledge of the English language is necessary;
- Basic level of numeracy and literacy is required;
PAYMENT/HOURS
- Hourly rate subject to age and experience, Work is usually undertaken in the mornings prior to afternoon check-in at 2 pm. Work is often focussed across the seven days.
CONTACT
The first point of contact for this job is the owner, Maggie Fooke on 0447 040 008 or email interest to the northernartshotel@gmail.com. Three character or work references should be provided in writing or a contact number.
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