Head Housekeeper Dalfaber Resort
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Position Overview & Specifications
Located within the Cairngorm National Park Spey Valley Resort is home to 95 lodges, Restaurant and Bar, full leisure facilities the property is a hub of social activity. Location is everything and there are plenty of reasons to indulge in this picturesque part of Scotland.
Our Head Housekeeper will provide support to the housekeeping team by ensuring that all areas of the business are cleaned and maintained in line with company and guest expectations
Key responsibilities include:
· To provide support to the department in the recruitment, training and review procedures in the department
· To assist in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and core standards
· To carry out departmental checks in accordance with departmental procedures
· To measure team members’ performance and provide feedback as required
· To manage resources within the department in accordance with budgeted and forecasted costs
· To ensure that effective communication takes place with other departments and within the housekeeping department
This position will include working Saturday and Sunday and additional hours may be required to support the resort during our busier periods, including bank holidays.
Please consider the above criteria carefully before starting your application, as when recruiting it’s important to us that we are the right choice for you, as well as you being the right choice for us. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests. Our people take pride in what we do, and the standards we expect. They are passionate about working with Macdonald Resorts and care about doing their very best for every guest.
Competitive Rates of pay
Benefits include
- Substantial discount on rooms across the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts group for yourself and friends & family
- Refer a Friend scheme that pays up to £200 for each successful referral that you make
- Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off peak times
- 25% discount on food and drink and spa treatments across our hotels and resorts
- 20% discount on golf
- Live in accommodation available
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action
- Access to Wagestream which offers a real-time view of accrued pay and access to earned wages, as well as a savings function and independent financial tips.
- Auto enrolment into our pension scheme and life assurance
- Uniform provided and free meals when on duty
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aviemore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Housekeeper Dalfaber Resort roles across Macdonald Hotels and Resorts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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