Housekeeper

We are searching for two passionate people to join our housekeeping team at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa on a part time basis. If high standards, organisation and a sense of pride in your job is what you’re looking for, then this maybe just for you!

Join our friendly and professional team of Housekeepers that keeps this historical hotel spick and span and maintained to an impressive standard. If you think you could be the right person for this role, please get in touch.

Service is key in hospitality, and our Folk are at the forefront of the hotel experience. We are looking for two part-time team members to work approximately 20 hours per week, this role will involve weekend work on a rota basis.

*We also service Weavers’ House Spa. This award-winning business provides a haven of tranquillity for both hotel and day guests. We also think it’s a special zen place to be!

We pay national minimum wage dependant on your age upon joining the company however, you will be given a tailored training programme, so you are clear on what’s expected of you. Should you be aged between 16 – 20 your pay could increase to £8.00 per hour or £10.42 per hour for 21 – 22-year-olds once you have completed your training plan and passed your probation.

As a Housekeeper you will be required to:

• Ensure the highest level of cleaning, tidying and organisation of guest bedrooms and public areas in line with our Hotel Folk standards
• Replenish linen, amenities and stationery in each room
• Thoroughly clean all floor and surface areas.
• Assist in set up of rooms for special events and functions where required.

Benefits of Working as a Housekeeper for The Hotel Folk:

• A share of the tips
• Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for hours worked)
• 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
• B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night
• Family discounts
• Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa
• Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
• Simply Health – Health benefit scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities

About The Hotel Folk:

Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.