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SalaryWe are currently looking for an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support our dedicated housekeeping team at our award-winning Spa.Herb House Spa is located within the grounds of Lime Wood - a boutique country house set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Lyndhurst, Hampshire.At Herb House, we are dedicated to natural well-being, inspired by our forest surroundings. Our Spa is designed over three levels,incorporating a massive Sauna, indoor Hydro Pool, Mud House, a steaming outdoor Hot Pool, eight spacious single treatment rooms and two magnificent double treatment rooms.We also have a state-of-the-art rooftop gym with the very latest Technogym equipment, a 16-metre ozone treated indoor lap pool with glass doors overlooking the garden. We also have a hands and Feet room for manicure and pedis as well as a workout studio offering an extensive range of fitness classes to our guests and spa members.Why join us? We give our teams a great place to work that is fun, professional, and just little bit different.At the heart of what we do and why we do it is our consideration for your work life balance. Compassion, consideration, and patience is the motto. Standards are clear, ambition is high. We understand our team and support them to achieve their goals.Perks & Benefits:Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.35% discount on food, beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.Take home goods – cost price.Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.Range of learning & development opportunitiesPlus, much more…To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘Why join us’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinusAbout the role: Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Proactive and hands on approach, leading your team from the front-line to deliver exceptional levels & standards of cleanliness across all areas of the Spa.A strong understanding of hygiene legislation and best practise.Strong leadership skills.An ability to converse with Hotel Guests, Spa Members and Spa Days daily.Oversee all laundry requirements including stock take and quality control.Overall responsibility for the preparation and cleanliness of all areas in the spa.Manage and inspect the performance of the team, leading by example and providing development opportunities.Liaise with suppliers, maintain excellent supplier relationships.Maintain stock, overseeing stock control and ordering.Handle departmental complaints.Work closely with all members of the spa management team to provide a friendly and efficient service.Take responsibility for ensuring the condition of all furnishings, fittings and equipment are in good order liaising with the maintenance team as/when required.About you:Previous experience as an Assistant Head Housekeeper or within a similar role is essential. Please note, this role is a physically demanding role, requiring you to be on your feet throughout. Lifting and manoeuvring of furniture and heavy linens will be required. You must have a proactive and motivated attitude towards providing high standards of service.We are a founder member of the Hoteliers Charter aimed at raising the profile of hospitality, advocating working in hotels as a great career choice, for more information visit hotelierscharter.org.uk
