At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support housekeeping teams to ensure top-notch hospitality standards.
- Company: Join Barchester Healthcare, a leader in providing exceptional care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous car allowance, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy discounts at big brands and access to free counselling services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in hospitality while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in housekeeping management and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting an exciting new job opportunity within the South Division in Barchester Healthcare. The role of Divisional Head Housekeeper will be fundamental in supporting the Divisional Hospitality Manager, ensuring that the division meets its housekeeping and laundry standards and complies with all relevant legislation. You will support recruitment, training and work with Housekeeping Teams across the division to ensure all hospitality standards are met and that the hospitality service is commercially efficient.
Rewards and benefits package:
- Competitive Salary Package
- Generous Car Allowance or Choice of Company Car
- All mileage and expenses paid
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days*
- Up to 8% employers pension contribution
- Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
- Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence
- Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Role and responsibilities (Summarised):
- Ensuring all regulations and legislation are followed by all housekeeping staff across your division
- Supporting the delivery of all Operational Standards for housekeeping
- Identifying and driving improvements in all aspects of housekeeping and laundry system
- Support Divisional Hospitality Managers and Operations to implement and improve services
- Supporting the building and development of highly skilled housekeeping teams
Required experience and qualifications:
- Background in housekeeping and laundry management across an area, ideally including multiple sites.
- Experience in a customer service environment
- Experience of managing a team and ability to work in a team and own initiative
- Knowledge of COSHH
- A hospitality leader qualification (advantageous)
- Knowledge of budgeting and control of purchasing
- Aware of health and safety legislation
Divisional Head Housekeeper employer: Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for the Divisional Head Housekeeper role. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including a generous car allowance, and access to professional development resources, Barchester fosters a culture of excellence and teamwork. Located in the South Division, employees enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents through high standards of hospitality and care.
