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Position Title: Housekeeping Supervisor Department: Housekeeping Reports To: Housekeeping Manager Location: Sidney Hotel Victoria Job Type: Full Time/ Permanent Schedule: 07:30 - 15:30. Pay rate: £13.50 -£14.00 p/h (depending on experience) We have an exciting job opportunity for the right candidate to join our housekeeping family at Sidney Hotel Victoria. If you have the right experience, knowledge and attitude for this position, we would love to hear from you! Job Summary: The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department. This includes managing housekeeping staff, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and other facilities, and ensuring that housekeeping standards are consistently met. The Housekeeping Supervisor ensures that the highest level of guest satisfaction is achieved by providing quality service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and assisting in training and motivating the housekeeping team. Key Responsibilities: Supervision and Staff Management: Supervise and coordinate the activities of housekeeping staff. Assign duties to staff and ensure that work is completed according to established standards and schedules. Monitor staff performance and provide guidance and support as needed. Assist in the training, and development of housekeeping team members. Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards are consistently met. Ensure that rooms are cleaned and prepared according to brand or facility standards, including restocking supplies, replacing linens, and checking for maintenance issues. Monitor cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairways, elevators, and other public spaces. Ensure proper inventory levels of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment. Ensure that inventory is properly managed and stored. Track and report on usage of cleaning products to minimize waste. Guest Service: Respond promptly to guest requests or concerns regarding cleanliness or service. Ensure that guest rooms meet the specific requirements or special requests, such as additional amenities or preferences. Resolve any housekeeping-related guest complaints or issues in a professional and timely manner. Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure that housekeeping staff follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring that the team follows proper cleaning and safety procedures. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and company policies. Communicative and Administrative Tasks: Monitor the performance of housekeeping staff, provide performance reviews, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary. Assist in scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations. Work closely with other departments, including Front Desk, Maintenance, to ensure smooth operations. Communicate effectively with the housekeeping team, managers, and other departments to address any issues or updates. Assist in training new housekeeping staff on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and guest service expectations. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred. Proven experience (2+ years) in housekeeping or cleaning services, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards. Ability to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts effectively. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of housekeeping operations, cleaning chemicals, and safety procedures. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Room Attendant 4* Boutique Hotel Kings Cross Born in 2019, The Gyle Hotel is a unique residential hotel located in the colourful borough of Camden. The property offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of London's most historically curious neighbourhoods as we welcome our guests to Argyle Square and this beautifully unique, cozy, and personalized travel experience. The Gyle possess 33 keys with every room having solid oak flooring, vintage mirrors, Scottish textiles, and many more lovely features. We are looking for a room attendant for this wonderful property, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness. The room attendant is responsible for guests’ bedrooms and the general upkeep of the hotel’s public areas. The candidate will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the rooms are always sparkling clean. Key Responsibilities Include: · Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Hotel as well as the back of the house and public areas. · You will work as part of a team and make sure that an enjoyable environment is maintained. · You will perform all housekeeping duties in an efficient manner, and to the highest standards following sops. · Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. · Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. · Ensure that personal KPIs are achieved. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum 2 years experience in a hotel. · Minimum of 1 year of working as a cleaner. · Reliable and dependable in performing duties. · The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels · A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. · The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. If you are looking for a vibrant yet high-end operation, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

Join Our Family as a Qualified Nursery Room Leader! Are you ready to start a meaningful career? Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a positive, engaging environment where children can thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Role: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Room Leader (NVQ Level 2/3 or above) to join our family at The Eveline Day & Nursery School Ltd. As a Room Leader, you’ll play an essential role in supporting children’s development through creative, age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe environment. You’ll work with a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. About Us: Founded in 1964 by Mrs Maria Keaveney Jessiman MBE and still proudly family-run, we operate seven unique nursery branches and a day school across South West London. With a commitment to providing excellent care and education, our nurseries are well-equipped, stimulating spaces where children feel valued and supported. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: £26,000+ (experience dependent) and benefits Full-Time, Permanent Position Hours: Monday to Friday shifts 7.30am-4.30pm and to 9.30am-6:30 pm. Comprehensive Training: Including First Aid, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding. Employee Benefits: Additional leave, company events, discounted/free meals, health & wellbeing programme, referral programme, and more. Convenient Locations: Nurseries with good public transport links across South West London. We are hiring for our Wandsworth, Balham High Road, Raynes Park sites What We’re Looking For: NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in childcare. Genuine love and enthusiasm for working with children. Confident communication skills with both children and adults. Ability to work well within a team. Professional, hardworking, and committed to delivering high standards of care. Your Key Responsibilities: Act as a key person for a group of children, observing and supporting their development. Plan and carry out engaging, age-appropriate activities. Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Follow safeguarding procedures and our policies. Ready to Join Our Family? If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a supportive, family-run business that values your contributions, reply with your CV and cover letter. Application Details: Interviews Begin: Week commencing 25th November. Application Deadline: 30th November.

Linen Porter The Megaro Collection Kings Cross The Megaro Collection encompasses two food and beverage outlets, three unique hotels, and an events space located in Argle Square, Kings Cross. Our company is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our guests and takes pride in being an ambassador for the local area. We are looking for a Linen Porter to join our team, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness and organisation. The Linen Porter is responsible for stock counting and distributing linen correctly on each floor of the property, guarantee a smooth running of the housekeeping department throughout the day. Additionally, the role will involve accepting delivery of clean linen from supplier, arranging linen for pick up always maintaining a calm demeanour and working in respect of health and safety regulation. The linen porter will also be called upon cleaning duties, when necessary, assisting the rest of team in cleaning rooms or public areas as well as managing all guests requests with a positive and pro-active attitude. The candidate will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the highest level of organisation. Key Responsibilities Include: · Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. · Receive and store deliveries. · Stock linen cupboards. · Report maintenance issues. · Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. · Ensure that personal KPIs are achieved. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum of 1 year of working within the housekeeping department (not a must to be considered). · Reliable and dependable in performing duties. · The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels. · A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. · The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. If you are looking for a vibrant workplace, no need to look any further. Apply today and begin a new adventure with us.

Employer: The Eveline Day & Nursery Schools Ltd Location: South West London SalaryUp to £26,500 per annum + benefits Closing date 30 Nov 2024 Contract Type Permanent Hours: Full Time Role: Senior Practitioner Sector: Nursery Senior Nursery Practitioner Required The Eveline Day & Nursery School Ltd. - Founded and Established in 1964 by Mrs Maria Keaveney Jessiman MBE, run by her children, grandchildren and family - Would you like to join our family? We are a passionate family run business, who love what we do and stand for. We are operating in the South West London area, employing 250 staff throughout our 7 Unique Nursery Branches and Day School. Our aim over the years has been to provide excellent care and education for our children. We provide stimulating and warm environments and offer the highest standard of service to all. We are currently looking to hire a Qualified (NVQ 2/3 or above) Room Leader at the following locations: Wandsworth East Hill United Reformed Church Hall, Geraldine Road, Wandsworth, SW18 2NR Balham High Road The Boulevard, 205 Balham High Road, Balham, SW17 7BW Raynes Park Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9NA ABOUT THE NURSERY: We are open 52 week of the year, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. Our nurseries are well equipped in bright stimulating environments. High work ethics, with fun, exciting atmosphere and great team spirits. All nurseries are in good locations (with good links to public transport) REQUIREMENTS:: Must be a qualified NVQ 2/3. Be Professional, enthusiastic and hard working. Have a genuine love of children Have Confident communication skill with children and adults. Have the ability to work as part of a team. We provide First Aid, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Training. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: To be keyperson to a group of children. To observe and to track children's development. To plan and carry out age appropriate activities for children. To provide a safe and secure environment for the children. To be aware of safeguarding procedures. To follow our policies and procedures. Benefits: Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing program Referral program Sick pay Transport links To apply With cover letter and CV First round interviews will start w/c 18 November Post closes 30 Nov 2024

Housekeeper California Hotel 3* Kings Cross Born in 1985, our 61 bedrooms California Hotel is a unique guesthouse, the first property opened within The Megaro Collection portfolio. It has always been the leading character of the company, through its Art Deco look and vibrant bar & Terrace. We are looking for a housekeeper for this wonderful property, someone that will be fully independent in ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness. The housekeeper will be responsible for guests’ bedrooms and the general upkeep of the hotel’s public areas. You will be methodical and conscientious with an eye for detail, ensuring the rooms are always sparkling clean. Key Responsibilities Include: · Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Hotel as well as back of house and public areas. · You will work as part of a team and make sure that an enjoyable environment is maintained. · You will perform all housekeeping duties in an efficient manner, and to the highest standards. · Adhere to the Health & Safety policies and demonstrate duty of care procedures to all areas within your department. · Complete the relevant daily, weekly and monthly tasks as directed. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. · Ensure that personal KPI’s are achieved. · Demonstrate a pro-active approach to self-development. · Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene in line with the company dress code. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: · Minimum 2 years’ experience in a luxury hotel. · 1 year of working as a cleaner. · Reliable and dependable in performing duties. · Customer Service centric. · The desire to succeed, through drive and commitment to high levels of customer service, and product and service offerings. · The ability to communicate in English effectively and persuasively at all levels · A good team ethos is important, along with the ability to support team members and colleagues. · The ability to use chemicals efficiently and appropriately. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who’s willing to learn and grow, apply now to be part of our enlarged family at The California Hotel.

To provide a full housekeeping service to the care home promoting high standards of cleanliness. To support and assist the Home Manager with the smooth running of the care home. · To work in conjunction with care staff to change and sort linen, towels and curtains and undertake linen checks. · To ensure that residents’ rooms and public areas are in perfect order, reporting any faults, eg defective light bulbs, worn carpets, broken fittings. · To look after and clean housekeeping equipment and machinery and ensure the economical and correct use of cleaning materials. · In accordance with HACCP [Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points] regulations, keep kitchen thoroughly clean including daily, weekly, and monthly jobs. · In accordance with HACCP regulations, monitor and accurately record food temperatures. Report any problems to Catering Department. · Adhere to the COSHH [Control of Substances Hazardous to Health] Policy. · To assist with residents’ needs in organising dry cleaning service. · To attend staff meetings and training where appropriate. · To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Denville Hall Group’s Health & Safety and Welfare policies and procedures. · Duty to whistle blow if witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the care home.