Guest House - Housekeeper needed
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join a small but fast-paced growing family business that is currently involved in the hospitality sector in York. We need a motivated, semi-OCD housekeeper who can help us 5 days a week inc. weekends with 2 days off at a Guesthouse we own. Role will include:
Housekeeping
Housekeeper for a small boutique guesthouse located near the Groves in York.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing rooms following check-out of guests (changing of linens, cleaning, refreshing the room)
2. Cleaning communal areas and ensuring they are presentable
This role would be ideal for a student at the nearby university or a mum who is seeking work during school hours.
Looking for someone local that lives in York (ideally in the Groves near York Saint John university) or has a car.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
Full training will be provided; all we seek is someone with the following characteristics and values:
- Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy, Ethical
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivated self-starter who proactively tries to problem solve
- Someone who is obsessed with delivering the best outcome for customers and stakeholders
- Highly organised (does what they say they'll do + on-time)
- Extrovert and a great communicator
- Flexible: you will be expected to get involved with anything and everything
- Professional in their conduct and etiquette
Experience required in order to apply:
- Previous housekeeping - ESSENTIAL
Role is based on-site in York:
- Work Hours (typically from 10:30am - 3pm ranging on number of bookings)
- 8-16hrs per week (we can guarantee minimum hours but also offer flexibility)
- 5 days a week inc weekends with 2 days off each week (exact days to be mutually agreed)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 8-16 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Guest House - Weekend Housekeeper
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Guest House - Housekeeper needed roles across KStar Associates Limited'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 General.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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