Housekeeping Supervisor
The Academy Hotel in Bloomsbury, an attractive district in London's West End dominated by grassy squares and grand Georgian townhouses.
The 50-bedroom boutique hotel is a collection of five Georgian townhouses combined into one charming luxury hotel and is a proud member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to help lead our Housekeeping Team to success. Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day running of the Housekeeping Department.
Some of the specific tasks include:
- Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities of Housekeeping and Laundry.
- Close out house at the end of shift to ensure assigned rooms were cleaned, and communicate issues to next shift.
- Communicate additions or changes to the room assignments to Housekeeping staff as they arise throughout the shift.
- Prepare and distribute room assignments to Housekeeping staff.
- Coordinate VIP service to ensure VIP's needs are met throughout the stay.
- Record, monitor, and update list of ‘Do Not Disturb' rooms.
- Assign rush rooms and rooms previously on the ‘Do Not Disturb' list to Housekeepers as they occur.
- Communicate with Housekeepers throughout the day to ensure that vacant dirty rooms are cleaned by the necessary time.
You will be working with a very dynamic Housekeeping Team who are fully committed to providing the best possible service to all or guests.
The perfect person
Ideally, we are looking for a well-rounded Housekeeping Supervisor, with a minimum of 1 years experience in a similar size & style Five Star hotel environment.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong Housekeeping background.
As Housekeeping Supervisor you will have a hands-on approach and take a proactive role with managers to deliver the highest possible standards in our Housekeeping Department.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a positive “can do” attitude
- Be self-motivated
- Have great attention to detail
- Be committed to providing outstanding service to guests
- Ideally have a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role
- Possess a genuine enthusiasm for the hospitality industry
- Always strive to go above and beyond for guests
Our Top Ten Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday rising to 33 with length of service. (Including bank holidays)
- Recognition of positive contributions aligned with our company values
- Investment into your career with our Management Apprentice programmes
- Investment into your learning and development with the Digital Learning and courses
- Financial wellbeing with lifestyle savings and discounts from over 1,200 retailers.
- Interactive health and wellbeing platform
- Health Care cash plan benefits package
- Contributing to your future with the Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- £500 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us
YTL Hotels
The Academy Hotel is one of six hotels and properties operated by YTL Hotels in the UK. YTL Hotels is the hospitality arm of one of Malaysia's most dynamic conglomerates.
Every day, our stars craft inspired experiences to accomplish our culture of service excellence.
Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.
If you feel this unique opportunity is for you and you would love to join and be a part of the YTL team, please apply now.
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