Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Our absolute focus is delivering a personalised, luxury experience to all guests, building relationships and anticipating their every need. As Deputy Head Housekeeper you will assist the Executive Housekeeper with the day-to-day running of the Housekeeping department.  

A little bit about what you will be doing:

• Provide a friendly and efficient service through effective recruitment, induction, training and development policies as measured by low turnover, high guest satisfaction
• Ensure everything is in line with Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist with all staff training, to ensure all staff deliver a superior cleaning service in rooms and all public areas to standards lay down by Executive Housekeeper
• To check rooms and public areas daily, complete any cleaning duties as necessary
• Coordinate all staff training, keep records up to date and make sure staff attend all relevant training courses
• All equipment used by associates is checked and cleaned regularly

• Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme
• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Complimentary access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events