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Housekeeping Apprentice

Hilton Watford

Elton Way
Watford, England WD25 8HA
United Kingdom

200 Room Hotel
Managed By Hilton
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Full-Time

Description

As a Housekeeping Apprentice with Hilton you will be working towards a Hospitality Team Member- Housekeeping Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months. No prior experience needed – just a passion for hospitality 

This position will require the successful candidate to be available for 3 evening shifts a week (14:00-22:00) and 2 morning shifts a week (06:00-14:00).

Benefits and Pay

  • £11.80 per hour, plus service
  • Travel and food discounts: 30 discounted hotel nights per year plus 50% off Food & Beverage (subject to individual outlets)
  • Free meals on duty
  • Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly)
  • Pension scheme
  • High street discounts: with Perks at Work
  • Grow your career and Personal Development: programmes designed to support your career
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing Hub
  • Dedicated 1-2-1 support throughout your apprenticeship
  • Functional Maths and English skills offered alongside the programme

What will I be doing?

A Housekeeping apprentice will work within the hotel's Public Areas and will be required to undertake all reasonable duties as assigned by your head of department.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Working within the Housekeeping department;
    • Contribute to an overall cleanliness and image of the hotel
    • Manage guest requests in a timely and efficient manner
    • maintaining a clean and safe environment for our guests, making sure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed in all areas of the hotel. 
  • Maintain high levels of guest service
  • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
  • Complete all aspects of the apprenticeship programme
  • Work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends

What are the desired skills?

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • Positive attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
  • Ability to work on your own or in teams
  • The ability to deal with enquiries in a professional and polite manner

What are the desired personal qualities?

  • A passion for hospitality and guest service
  • Willingness to learn
  • The ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Excellent grooming standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Posted April 4, 2024

Hilton Watford

At A Glance

Choose from a selection of spacious guestrooms, suites and deluxe rooms, perfect for couples and families alike. Host a productive meeting or special event with us and choose from a range of flexible meeting and function rooms, catering for up to 375 guests. Enjoy à la carte dining at the popular Atelier Restaurant within the hotel then retire to the Patio bar and watch live sports on the widescreen TV.

Use our event space & business amenities to keep on top of work. We offer flexible facilities for business meetings, team building events and conferences. Our New Hertford Suite can accommodate up to 375 guests with A/V equipment available to rent.

  • Only 20 miles from Heathrow Airport
  • 20 minutes from central London by train
  • Largest ballroom in Hertfordshire
  • 14 flexible meeting rooms
  • Atelier Restaurant and contemporary Patio bar