Housekeeper

The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that the restored Theatre is cleaned and presented to an exemplary standard. The Housekeepers work independently to complete their daily housekeeping duties as part of a larger team and are responsible for ensuring that all the required Health & Safety checks and procedures are adhered to.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake housekeeping duties to maintain a high level of cleanliness and presentation in all areas of the Theatre, both back and front of house
• Complete daily housekeeping checklists and ensure that they are signed off by the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Follow the necessary cleaning schedule to ensure the efficient and timely completion of housekeeping tasks
• Be responsible for personal safety and comply with the Theatre’s Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe working practices at all times
• Complete specialist cleaning as and when required
• Maintain a safe working environment when completing housekeeping duties
• Dispose of the Theatre’s waste safely and in a timely manner
• Replenish cleaning supplies as required
• Ensure housekeeping supplies are handled and used safely and correctly in line with the Theatre’s safe working practices and the COSHH Regulations
• Ensure housekeeping equipment is handled with care and stored correctly and in good working order
• Be responsible for Personal Protective Equipment and comply with PPE guidance at all times
• Be vigilant and report any defects in fixtures, fittings and equipment or hazards to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Building Services Manager in order to prevent accidents or incidents that might cause harm to others
• Assist with housekeeping stocktakes if required
• Report all incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with the Theatre’s procedures
• Deputise for the Housekeeping Supervisor as and when required.

This is not an exhaustive list and other duties will arise that the Housekeeper will be expected to deliver. All staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the Theatre.

Further information about the Housekeeper role is detailed in the Candidate Information Pack which is linked below.

Person Specification

The Housekeeper will be a confident and flexible individual with experience of working in a similar housekeeping role. An understanding of Health & Safety requirements and how it applies to this role is essential, and candidates must be able to demonstrate the confidence and ability to work independently on a daily basis as well as part of a team, and their ability to prioritise housekeeping tasks.

Essential Experience

• At least one years’ paid work experience in a similar cleaning or housekeeping role
• Proven experience of working independently to complete daily housekeeping duties as part of a larger housekeeping team.

Essential Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• A good understanding of the Health & Safety checks and procedures that need to be followed in this type of role
• Confidence and ability to work independently on a daily basis and prioritise housekeeping tasks
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Basic IT proficiency of Microsoft Word and Email
• A good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Must be physically fit and capable of meeting the requirements of a physically demanding job with a high proportion of manual handling and practical cleaning work