Housekeeping Assistant - Southend-on-sea

Housekeeping Assistant - Southend-on-Sea

The Palace Hotel, Southend-on-Sea is on the lookout for a passionate Housekeeping Team Member to join the team!

Join the excitement and become part of the team at The Palace Hotel, Southend-on-Sea by IHG - an exciting new addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts.

As the hotel prepares for its future transition to Garner, we're bringing a fresh, purposefully different hospitality experience to Southend-on-Sea. Featuring 137 guestrooms, Garner is designed for guests who are in love with life, not luxury - delivering quality stays at an affordable price in a welcoming environment full of character. The hotel's future evolution will introduce the welcoming, flexible approach that defines the Garner experience, creating comfortable stays that make every journey possible.

We are looking for someone who can work Part-Time across 24 hours per week. Please note this role is 3-months fixed term to support over the busy summer operating period.

To be successful in this role, you will be responsible for a range of duties while demonstrating the following skills and experience...

  • Cleaning and preparing guest bedrooms and bathrooms to the highest standards, ensuring rooms are presented impeccably for arriving guests.
    • Replenishing guest amenities and reporting any maintenance issues or lost property in line with hotel procedures.Working closely with the wider Housekeeping team to ensure service areas are clean, organised and fully stocked.Maintaining exceptional attention to detail while working efficiently to meet productivity and quality standards.A strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.A positive, reliable and professional attitude; previous housekeeping or hospitality experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

    Joining our team means becoming part of a welcoming brand that values genuine hospitality, individuality and creating positive experiences for every guest, every stay. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities designed to support your wellbeing, development and career grow such as...

  • Financial security - A competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays!
  • Growth and development - extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world. IHG has been recognised as a 'Best Employer 2025' in the UK by Mercer.
  • Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
  • Wellbeing -employee assistance programme available 24/7 and much more

    • If you are looking to join a hotel company where you can be yourself, make a real difference to guests and be part of an exciting new chapter for The Palace Hotel, Southend-on-Sea by IHG, click apply today!

    You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

    As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

    At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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