Housekeeper - george hotel - united kingdom, cranbrook, kent

shepherd neame is on the lookout for a part time housekeeper to join our team, so if you enjoy hospitality but prefer working behind the scenes supporting your colleagues and contributing to the teams overall success; then this may be just the job for you.

situated in the heart of the picturesque town of cranbrook, kent, the george hotel is perfectly positioned to enjoy the outstanding local beauty of the surrounding weald countryside. dating back to 1300 it is one of cranbrook’s most historic buildings having played host to queen elizabeth i in 1573. it boasts 12 stunning, individually-designed rooms, combining period features with elegant, modern décor.

at shepherd neame we know that first impressions count, so you will play an important part in our business ensuring that you support the delivery of a clean and welcoming environment for all of our guests and that you acknowledge our customers with a warm welcome.

if you haven’t got any previous experience in a similar role please do not worry, so long as that you possess some of the qualities outlined below, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

we are looking for someone who

has spitfire spirit

is confident to suggest new ways of workingremains positive and optimistic when under pressureis flexible and responsive to changemotivates and engages with those they work with

is great at working together

supports team members to deliver a great customer experienceshows willingness to learn new skills and explore opportunities to developshares knowledge and learning with other team membersparticipates in and supports an inclusive working environment

has pride and passion

acknowledges every customer with a warm welcomedemonstrates great product knowledgeis committed to maintaining high standards of cleanlinesscelebrates our heritage as britain’s oldest brewer

with deep integrity

acts with integrity and honestyprovides constructive feedback to the leadership team to enhance the customer experiencebehaves with due care and consideration for the health, safety and wellbeing of themself and others

benefits

immediate start availablecompetitive pay ratea share of tipsearly wage withdrawal schemecompany pension planemployee discount scheme at shepherd neame retail pubs & hotelsaccess to a workplace mental health platformfull company induction processthe opportunity to develop & move between pubs within the companyfast paced, fun and diverse working environmentflexible working hours

who are we?

britain’s oldest brewer, shepherd neame, has been based in the market town of faversham, kent for over 300 years. an independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout london and the south east, from the historic heart of the city to the kent coastline. we employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our brewery and support office.

perhaps best known for great british classic ales such as spitfire amber, which carries the royal warrant, our diverse portfolio includes five grain lager, the bear island collection and the whitstable bay collection. we also brew international lagers under licence including premium thai lager singha and american best-seller samuel adams boston lager, and are the sole uk distributor for truly hard seltzer.

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