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Housekeeping Team Member – The Bedford Swan Hotel
£12.71 per hour

Job Summary

The Bedford Swan Hotel, located right on the Great Ouse river, is one of Bedford's landmark hotels, a busy 137-bedroom hotel with a thermal spa, high-end brasserie, afternoon tea room, and thriving conference and banqueting department.

We are part of Distinct Group Ltd, who operate hotels and hospitality venues focused on service excellence, teamwork, and guest experience. We are proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to fairness, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Housekeeping Team Member to join our team. This is a vital role within the hotel, ensuring our guest bedrooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces are maintained to the highest standards. Our housekeeping team plays an essential part in creating a welcoming environment and delivering the exceptional guest experience that our hotel is known for.

What you will be doing

As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will be responsible for cleaning and servicing guest bedrooms, ensuring they are presented to the highest standard for arriving and staying guests. You will replenish amenities and supplies, maintain the cleanliness and appearance of public areas, and report any maintenance issues or lost property in a timely manner. Working closely with reception and other departments, you will help ensure rooms are available and ready for guests throughout the day while always following company procedures and health and safety standards.

What you will bring to the team

You will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail. Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience would be beneficial, although full training will be provided for the right candidate. You will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and take pride in maintaining high standards throughout your work. Flexibility is important, as the role will involve working weekends, bank holidays and a variety of shift patterns to meet the needs of the business.

What's on Offer?

• £12.71 per hour, zero-hour contract
• Flexible working patterns.
• Genuine career development within a growing hotel group.
• Staff discounts on accommodation, food, and beverage.
• Access to retail, leisure, and lifestyle discount platform.
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
• Cycle to Work and pension schemes.
• Employee of the Month and Year awards.
• Length of service rewards.

If the Bedford Swan Hotel sounds like an exciting opportunity for your next career move, we would love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us why you would be a perfect fit for our team.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme

Work Location: In person