River Dart Country Park, Dartmoor, Devon TQ13 7NP
Job Type: Variable hours (Seasonal). Minimum 2 days a week.
Working pattern: Flexible shift pattern. Happy to discuss set days if required.
Wage: Starting from £12.21 per hour dependant on age, qualifications and experience.
Essential Qualifications/ Experience: Full Driving Licence and First aid certificate would be advantageous but not essential.
Start date: From mid-May onwards
Interview Dates: By arrangement.
To apply: Application forms can be found HERE
Email completed application form to Human Resources. hr@riverdart.co.uk
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team at River Dart Country Park as a Housekeeper. River Dart Country Park sits on 90 acres of parkland within Dartmoor National Park. The Park is one of Devon’s best-loved family tourist attractions and campsites and is packed with activities. In addition to the campsite, bed and breakfast, and play areas, the park is also a popular venue for both corporate clients and weddings.
River Dart Country Park is a multi-award-winning business, and we pride ourselves on achieving the highest standards. If you think you have the skills and passion, we would love for you to join our friendly team as a Housekeeper.
Main/Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a high level of cleaning across the site, including bed and breakfast rooms, day visitor areas, and our wedding venue.
- Helping with enquiries and any problems that arise in a helpful and friendly manner, to ensure customers have an enjoyable stay.
- Monitor that all residential guests adhere to the company’s rules and regulations, terms and conditions, and report any issues or concerns to the Housekeeping manager/General manager.
- Adhere to and promote company risk assessments and health and safety policies
- Repair or report any faults with equipment to the Housekeeping manager/General manager.
- Liaise with all other departments to ensure the appearance and cleanliness of the site.
- Completing necessary paperwork.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent customer care and communication skills.
- Professional and effective email writing.
- Able to interact in a professional manner with colleagues and customers.
- Committed to providing a high standard of service.
- Be able to work to a timetable and deadlines.
Personal Attributes:
- Honest and Trustworthy.
- Able to work as part of a team and alone, unsupervised.
- Hard working and committed.
- Must be able to deal with any problems that arise with customers in a calm and effective manner.
- Have excellent timekeeping.
- Can prioritise jobs in order of importance.
- Well-motivated, flexible, friendly, and enthusiastic approach to work.
- A high standard of personal hygiene and smart appearance.
General:
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Work in accordance with the Country Parks’ environmental policy.
- In addition, all employees are expected to work within the terms of employment and adhere to River Dart policies.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- Free use of our Dartmoor Bike Park.
- Free entry to the park on your days off.
- 20% food discount whilst you are working.
- Discounted camping for you and your family
