Executive Housekeeper

Dakota Hotels are seeking a strong team leader with the highest standards of cleanliness for the role of Executive Housekeeper. As the Executive Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the cleanliness of the entire hotel and operation of the housekeeping function as a whole.

• The primary responsibilities of the role are:

• Work with meticulous attention to detail when checking standards of cleanliness, and oversee that all 92 bedrooms, public areas, events spaces, and back of house areas are in accordance with brand standards.
• Working closely with the Maintenance Team to maintain the highest standards ensuring that the whole building is? aesthetically well-maintained.
• Oversee the cleaning carried out by the nights team and work with the Senior Night Manager to ensure thatnightscleaning checklists are actioned, so that highest standards of cleanliness are maintained at all times of the day.
• Working alongside the Head Chef to ensure back of house areas are presentable and cleaning maintained, including storage and bin areas. Provide resource and support in driving cleaning standards as required.
• Be responsible for ensuring the Housekeeping team follow H&S procedures and carry out on the job compliance-based training such as chemical handling.
• Support the Housekeeping Manager by carrying out HR tasks such onboarding and developing the Housekeeping team; implementing New Start Training Plans, holding reviews and appraisals, carrying out return to work interviews, and providing daily guidance to the Housekeeping Management team.
• Maintain a visible presence within the operation by undertaking early Duty Manager responsibilities where required, ensuring standards through room checks, managing stock and ordering processes, and coaching the team to drive performance and consistency.
• Maintain strong communication links and effective coordination with other departments, particularly maintenance and reception, and work with proactive forethought regarding the operation of the entire hotel.
• Develop and review the Housekeeping rota to ensure it is in line with budgeted payroll costs and forecasted room sales, whilst managing holiday usage.

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of three years experience as a Housekeeping Manager in a hotel [required].
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team focused on cleaning [required].
• Working experience in a4 or 5 starhotel [beneficial].
• Excellent attention to detail with a passion for upholding the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Be fully computer literate with experience in writing rotas [required].
• Have a working knowledge of health and safety guidelines and practices, particularly COSHH regulations [beneficial].
• An established and confident leader, who works to motivate and develop your team. Have strong training skills.
• Hands‑on approach to all aspects of the role, willing and able to support our team through all tasks necessary within the operation.

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family‑friendly flexible…