Housekeeping Team Member

The Opportunity

As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will play an essential role in ensuring that our hotel is clean, comfortable, and inviting for our guests. You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all guest areas, including guest rooms, public areas, linen rooms, and cupboards, and always ensuring that service levels are exceptional.

Your role will involve servicing hotel bedrooms and public areas to company standards and within allocated time frames. You will be familiar with agreed cleaning standards and presentation of all room categories and report any damages or breakages promptly to ensure repairs are carried out.

You will also be responsible for returning all equipment to their allotted storerooms at the end of each working day and keeping the storerooms and working areas clean and tidy

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience in a similar role and understands the importance of attention to detail in housekeeping
• Is passionate about providing exceptional customer service and takes pride in delivering clean and well-maintained guest rooms and public areas
• Is a team player who is reliable, punctual and able to work collaboratively with others
• Possesses excellent time management skills and is able to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure all areas are cleaned to a high standard within the allocated time frame
• Is physically fit and able to carry out the physical demands of the job, including lifting and moving heavy objects, standing for extended periods of time, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Has good communication skills and is able to work effectively with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the hotel
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Is familiar with health and safety regulations and has a good understanding of the proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Has a good eye for detail and is able to spot areas that require extra attention, such as stains or damaged items.

Hotel

The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is conveniently located just off the A34, only three miles from Oxford town centre. Hotel guests can enjoy free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service for a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.

For those looking to explore further afield, Oxford Parkway train station is only five minutes away by car and provides easy access to London, while the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is also within easy reach.

Within walking distance of the hotel are many of the University of Oxford's historic buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren's Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum. Additionally, guests can take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at Baroque Blenheim Palace.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.