Evening Turndown & Public Area Cleaner

Dakota Hotel based in Newcastle are seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join our Housekeeping Team in the role of Evening Public Areas Cleaner.  

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE 

Earnings are £12.50 per hour, paid weekly.   

The role carries a permanent contract with typical hours of 18-24 hours per week. Shifts will mostly be in the evening working from 2:30pm-9pm, however there will be opportunity to also work as Morning Public Areas Cleaner, starting from 8am-2:30pm. This role will include working weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To thoroughly deep clean public areas of the hotel, including elevators and staircases, meetings and events spaces, reception, bar, restaurant, and public toilets. Clean and maintain back of house areas such as team changing rooms, toilets, and the break room. 

• Carry out general cleaning tasks such as wiping and sanitising surfaces, vacuum cleaning, dusting and polishing, and mopping. 

• As relief cover, you will be required to carry out the tasks of a Room Attendant/Housekeeper where required. This requires you to thoroughly deep clean guest bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, make beds, and detail to provide guests with an immaculately clean and welcoming space.  

• Carry out general deep cleaning and cyclical tasks within bedrooms and public areas such as steaming curtains, carpet washing, and machine washing duvets / pillows etc. 

• Follow health and safety procedures closely at all times such as those pertaining to the handling of waste, manual handling, and safe chemical handling guidelines. 

BENEFITS  

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Meals on duty and uniforming
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS 

Dakota Hotels are coming to Newcastle city centre in early 2025.

Ideally situated by the Gateshead Millennium Bridge on the quayside, our hotel will boast 118 bedrooms including stunning 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle will host our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.  

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS 

The successful applicant will have/be: 

• A minimum of one years working experience in a cleaning role is strongly preferred. 
• You will work alone and therefore must be able to be self-driven and work at pace. 
• Have a keen eye for detail and proactive when cleaning. 
• Able to be proactive and work at pace. 
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.  
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail. 
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.  
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.  

APPLY 

Please send us your up to date CV.  

For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you!