Housekeeping Assistant
Seasonal
Newmarket
Competitive
This role requires flexibility during our busy season is key with regards to hours and days worked.
Dedicated to providing a 6-star quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties, we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
Key Responsibilities
To pick up and deliver food items to various properties.
To carefully and accurately execute all delivery and pick up instructions to and from the property or store room.
To work in conjunction with supervisors to ensure the properties, housekeepers and chefs have what they need to provide / enjoy an uncompromised hospitality service.
To provide a prompt and efficient service to the Housekeeping department and guests in a timely and courteous manner.
To assist with organizing and controlling the stock within the storerooms and notify when the stock take is low.
To assist the HK supervisors with heavy lifting or reasonable project work in and around the properties.
To carry out various shopping duties as requested by the Housekeeping Manager and Housekeeping Supervisors including daily grocery shopping and pet supplies where required.
Ensure the security and accurate usage of any petty cash assigned for shopping duties.
To consistently and accurately fill in pool car mileage when logging the vehicle in or out and to adhere to pool car requirements.
To ensure the company pool vehicle is kept clean and operational at all times carrying out basic maintenance checks i.e. checking oil, water, tyres etc.
To assist with purchasing deliveries as and when required.
To ensure that the store room and other areas are kept clean, tidy and organised.
Generate and maintain regular stock requests of housekeeping supplies.
To carry out any other reasonable requests specific to the location of work as directed by management.
To work alongside Animal Carer, taking care of the household pets including dogs and birds
Feeding, exercising and grooming pets including dogs and birds
Taking pets for their veterinary appointments
Ad hoc duties to support smooth running of the housekeeping operationsKnowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities
Valid UK drivers' licence
Previous experience in a similar role
Knowledge of driving in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire areaPersonal Attributes
Discreet and confidential
Trustworthy and honest
High attention to detail
Team player
Strong communication skills
Flexible to the changing demands of the role and willing to carry out any duties requested
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Highly flexible and adaptable
Reliable and punctualAPPLY NOW