Keeper of the Chambers: Housekeeping Shift Leader Full Time, Permanent in Kent

This role is an essential part of the Housekeeping team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness throughout Lympne Castle, helping ensure our valued guests have a top notch experience. This is a very hands-on role where you will organise and lead Housekeeping shifts working in tandem with the Housekeepers.

Responsibilities:

• Organise and delegate shift responsibilities.
• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Train team members.
• Clean and maintain orderliness in various areas of the castle interior and exterior premises, including cottages, bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, food and beverage outlets, ceremonial and event spaces.
• Laundry and ironing.
• 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 1 year of experience in shift leadership or supervision 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: £30,120.00 per year

Schedule: Day shift, Night shift, Weekend availability

APPLY: Please email your cover letter and CV to operations@lympnecastle.com

SUBJECT LINE: Keeper of the Chambers: Housekeeping Shift Leader

Please note that obtainable references will be required. At Lympne Castle, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our recruitment process reflects this ethos. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, or national origin, we see your uniqueness as your strength. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and thrive professionally.