Housekeeping Manager
Job Summary
One of Scotlands finest and most iconic 5-star hotels and members Club we are currently seeking an experienced supremely professional and guest focusedHousekeeping Manager to join our Housekeeping Team.
The on target earning potential for this role is 44223 / per annum based on a 39 hour contract - comprising a base salary of 37223 plus a qualified estimate of 7000 in gratuities and service charge.* As a member of the Gleneagles team you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks benefits and rewards
For the past century weve been making memories at our iconic hotel and sporting retreats in rural Perthshire. Gleneagles Townhouse our luxury hotel and members club on St Andrew Square Edinburgh has created an exciting new chapter in our history. Crowned Employer of the Year at the 2024 Cateys and retaining our Michelin Guide - One Key Distinction for the second year in 2025 everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.
Were devoted to making our people feel as valued as our this way we strive to support the whole you not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career some work seasonally while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours youd prefer to work were open to flexible working requests and offer hours shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.
- Youll manage the Housekeeping department maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness room preparation and presentation
- Leading from the front and by example setting the pace and standard for what exceptional housekeeping looks like in a luxury lifestyle setting
- With presence and purpose youll be on the floor with your team coaching guiding and celebrating success
- Fostering a culture where attention to detail pride in presentation and genuine care arent just expected theyre part of the everyday rhythm
- Motivating your team to go beyond the basics delivering immaculate spaces and thoughtful touches that elevate every guest and member experience
- Overseeing the daily running of the department ensuring every aspect of our housekeeping operation meets our exacting standards policies and procedures
- Youll take ownership of daily standards by carrying out thorough checks across all guest and colleague-facing areas before during and after each shift ensuring our meticulous standards of cleanliness presentation and maintenance are consistently upheld
- Responsible for attracting onboarding and developing talent within the team; leading recruitment delivering engaging training and providing ongoing coaching regular performance check-ins and meaningful development conversations
- Youll work closely with our Maintenance Team to identify and resolve any issues swiftly ensuring all areas remain in impeccable condition
- With a sharp eye on inventory and cost control youll manage stock levels place timely orders and ensure payments are processed accurately and in line with the departments budget
- Responsible for regular stock takes and ordering youll ensure all supplies are maintained in an organised efficient and cost-effective manner
- Always warm and intuitive you and your team will respond to guest requests and queries promptly professionally and with genuine care.
- Youll navigate shifting priorities with confidence staying calm under pressure balancing operational needs and finding creative practical solutions that keep everything running smoothly.
- Building strong proactive communication with your colleagues across Front of House Events and wider operations to ensure seamless delivery of guest requests and special touches
- Interacting with our guests always warm professional helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way
- You have fantastic previous experience within a similar role ideally within the Hospitality industry
- Well organised punctual and willing to work a flexible schedule youre approachable helpful and self-motivated
- A high performer thats always looking for a better way to do things; youre highly organised and adept at managing complex situations invariably able to multi-task throughout the day
- You genuinely care about people youre compassionate and a very natural relationship builder; collaborating with others comes naturally to you you know that its the sum of the parts that will reap the greatest reward
- Up for doing things differently youre comfortable working in an environment where things move quickly and where a can-do attitude is key
- Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; youre passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
- You have a positive can do attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
- A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; youre well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
- You want to be part of a team that works hard supports each other and above all has fun along the way
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
- Seasonal parties and local social events
- 50% discount on Food & Beverage Country Pursuits Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
- Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for 50.00 per annum
- Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately or you can save them up over a number of months for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
- A generous refer a friend scheme
- Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at 95.00 per night a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
- Friends & Family discounted rate of 225 - 275 B&B per night at Gleneagles
- Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels located across some spectacular locations including London Paris Rome Dubai Doha Rio NY Chicago and name just a few
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
- Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
- Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
- Monthly recognition programme
- Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
- Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint
- Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role
- It is estimated that in 2026 our full-time employees can expect to receive around 7000 in addition to their annual salary
If you are our nextHousekeepingManagerplease forward your most recent CV to us today!
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Visit Gleneagles and experience our luxury hotel, three championship golf courses, spa and the only restaurant in Scotland with two Michelin stars.