Assistant Housekeeper

Assistant Housekeeper- Competitive Salary- Inverness-shire, Scotland PH19

Full time AND seasonal opportunities available

Fully serviced house available.

The Role

Do you have experience in private housekeeping? If so, we’d like to hear from you:

As an Assistant Housekeeper at Ben Alder, you will work alongside the Head Housekeeper to ensure that our Main Lodge and rental lodges are kept in immaculate condition.

The Main Lodge should always be ready for use, while the rental lodges require thorough cleaning and preparation between guest stays. Occasionally, assisting with meal preparation would be beneficial but is not essential.

Off-peak hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30. Peak times require working whatever hours are necessary to meet the role's requirements, including weekends.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply today and become part of our dedicated team at Ben Alder!

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Duties (Main Lodge):

• Open and prepare rooms each morning (curtains, lights, tidying).
• Keep service areas clean and well-organised, including the kitchen, laundry room, and butler’s pantry.
• Vacuum carpets as needed and sweep rugs.
• Clean bathrooms thoroughly, ensuring appropriate cleaning products are used on delicate surfaces.
• Clean bedrooms, make beds and change linen as necessary.
• Clean reception rooms Polish furniture, including antiques and soft furnishings.
• Clean interior windows and thresholds in coordination with maintenance staff.

Rental Lodge Duties:

• Prepare bedrooms by stripping and remaking beds with fresh linen.
• Polish surfaces, dust furniture, and check drawers and wardrobes.
• Clean mirrors, replace bottled water, and ensure coat hangers are neat.
• Vacuum floors, including under beds and furniture.
• Clean en-suite bathrooms and kitchens thoroughly, ensuring appropriate cleaning products are used on delicate surfaces.
• This is not an exhaustive list, other duties as assigned.

The Company

Set within the Ben Alder estate in the Scottish Highlands, we offer a unique selection of architecturally inspiring lodges for idyllic and memorable self-catering holidays. Choose from a quaint traditional cottage or four luxury lodges, each with spectacular lochside and mountain views, providing captivating bases from which to explore the abundance of attractions and activities on offer in the area.

The Person

• Has experience in housekeeping or a similar role.
• Takes pride in their work with excellent attention to detail.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• Can manage their time effectively and follow instructions.
• Is flexible and happy to assist with additional tasks when needed.
• Holds a clean, full driving licence.