Executive Housekeeper - The Langham, London
15 hours ago
Slough
The Langham, London; Europe’s first Grand Hotel and luxury 5* property, is currently recruiting for an Executive Housekeeper to join our Housekeeping Department. We are looking for a true hospitality professional, with the flair to deliver service at the highest level. In the role of an Executive Housekeeper, your key focus will be to: • oversee and lead the housekeeping department, including Laundry, Valet and Florist services, • participate in the preparation of the strategic business and operating plans, • prepare the annual Housekeeping Department payroll and operating budgets and monthly expenditure forecast, • implement strategies aimed at cost minimisation and productivity maximisation without compromising quality standards, • monitor and review quality standards for the department, • conduct daily checks of guest bedrooms, all public areas and guest corridors, • attend promptly to all guest complaints and requests and follow up as necessary, • always lead by example and inspire the teams to deliver highly personalised, anticipatory and memorable guest experience, • build strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders Do you have? – • previous experience of working in a role of an Executive Housekeeper or Director of Housekeeping in a similar style and size property, • previous experience and exposure to housekeeping, floristry, laundry and/or valet departments, • strong numerical aptitude, ability to use Microsoft Office packages and Property Management Systems, • ability to motivate, lead and inspire people, • high levels of resilience, tenacity and drive, • excellent customer service skills, • great attention to detail, • immaculate personal presentation YOUR BENEFITS Financial Wellbeing • Discretionary Service Charge, • 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service, • Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit, • Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affiliated hotels, • Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family, • Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments, • Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus, • Seasonal Travelcard loan, • Health Cash Plan (the hotel covers the cost of Level 1 with Simplyheath), • Company pension plan, • Life insurance, • Discounts in various high street and online shops Mental Wellbeing • Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values, • Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career, • 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events, • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7), • Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site, • Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards, • Long Service Awards Physical Wellbeing • Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant, • Complimentary valet service of work attire provided, • Enhanced Sick Pay, • Eye test vouchers, • Cycle2Work scheme, • Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions OUR CULTURE Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protective characteristic. DISABILITY INCLUSION We are committed to disability inclusion and ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, such as accessible interview locations, adapted tests, or specific accommodations, please inform us at the outset. Our goal is to provide an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates. SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. We attained Platinum Earthcheck certification for the 4th consecutive year in December 2023, making us the first UK hotel to achieve Platinum status in 2020 and one of only two hotels in Europe and the UK currently holding this prestigious certification. The Langham London, London’s Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 380 luxury bedrooms and suites and Palm Court restaurant, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe’s first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on building great memories for our guests and we’ve been doing so since 1865. About Langham Hospitality Group A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East. LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together. Would you like to be an Executive Housekeeper in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply!
