Head Housekeeper

Angmering, Sussex
Hallmark Care Homes

Nestled in a picturesque village on the southern edge of the South Down National Park in West Sussex, lies Angmering Grange Care Home – the luxurious new addition to the Hallmark Care Homes family. Our state-of-the-art facility welcomed its first residents in May 2023 and offers the perfect balance of impressive elegance and homely warmth. As we strive to be the best quality and most highly regarded care provider in England and Wales, we are seeking an experienced a Head Housekeeper to join our team in our beautiful home!

Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager, the Head Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring a high quality of housekeeping services throughout the home. The Head Housekeeper will manage the laundry and all domestic services, working closely with the team to provide strong leadership, management and inspiration ensuring the highest service standards are achieved and maintained at all times.

What we are looking for in you:

• Management Qualification (Desirable)
• Minimum of two years hospitality background.
• Minimum of two years’ experience managing a team.
• Minimum of two years’ experience dealing with finance, budgets and targets.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a senior post within a hotel setting of 3 minimum.
• Experience working within a kitchen environment.
• Health & Safety knowledge in a busy working environment.
• Proven track record in a care home environment delivering quality services (Desirable).
• Proven track record leading, empowering, supporting and motivating a service team.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written, non-verbal and verbal communication skills.
• Dementia Knowledge (for care homes with people living with dementia) (Desirable).
• Knowledge of and competence in Microsoft Office applications and Windows based operating. environments
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to adapt to change
• Approachable
• Confident
• Diplomatic
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Influencing skills
• Listening skills
• Negotiating skills
• Patient
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivator
• Flexible approach to working hours – able to work occasionally outside of normal hours.
• Ability to promote a professional image for the company at all times.
• Ability to travel to other homes where needed for training / support.

In return from us you can expect:

• To work with a company that is values driven and sees people as our greatest asset.
• Industry leading training and development coupled with excellent career progression.
• Excellent benefits, including pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare as standard.
• Use of our rewards and discount scheme – Hallmark Rewards.
• Work – Life balance.

To apply for the opportunity, please send your CV to us today.