Carnival UK

Deck Housekeeper

Reference:
FSB-FRX-02092
Recruiter:
Carnival UK
Category:
Housekeeping Jobs
Position:
Executive Housekeeper
Salary:
Competitive
Updated:
September 13, 2017
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Housekeeping team in the role of Deck Housekeeper.

You will be responsible for managing a team of up to 25 housekeeping staff. You will need to effectively manage your team in accordance with all company public health, hygiene and safety guidelines, providing motivation and direction to your team as required. You will be responsible for managing the housekeeping and presentation of passenger, officer and crew public areas, ensuring high levels of cleanliness at all times.

You will identify improvements, continually striving to improve the service and increase customer service questionnaire scores. Other duties include:
  • Carrying out cabin checks, ensuring the cleaning standards are at the highest level.
  • Resolving issues or complaints in relation to public and crew areas.
  • Ensuring the necessary rotas and work schedules are in place to meet the required level of service.
  • Monitor and managing resources effectively, ensuring cleaning products and equipment are available when needed.
  • Completing regular audit checks within the department and identify any fixtures or fittings in need of repair.
  • Undertaking regular inspections, you will identify areas of training and development for your team
  • Supervising the loading and offloading of passenger baggage
To be considered a suitable applicant for this role you will:
  • Have significant experience in a housekeeping supervisory/management role in a four or five star hotel, resort or cruise line
  • Work well under pressure, continually strive to improve passenger satisfaction scores and effectively resolve issues or complaints
  • Working knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment, chemical handling and public health standards.
  • Good command of written and spoken English
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading Cruise brands. Life on board involves working 10 hours a day, 7 days a week for the time that you are on board. Your ten hours will be split between morning, afternoon and evening activities.

We are currently recruiting for our Talent Pools to fill anticipated roles in 2017 and beyond. Please note that throughout the Recruitment & onboarding process you may not be advised of a start date. If you are successful, sufficient notice will be provided when we have a ship and start date for you.

Work Experience Requirements

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship, in a 4/5* Hotel or in an Upscale Restaurant.

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Carnival UK

Carnival UK

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Carnival UK is a market leader in the cruise industry, widely recognised by our famous brands P&O Cruises and Cunard. We operate ships all over the world and provide unforgettable holiday experiences to our guests. At Carnival UK, we are about to go through a huge amount of growth and with 2 new ships on the horizon, Carnival UK has big plans for the future!

P&O Cruises

One of the most recognizable and respected names in travel, market-leading P&O Cruises has been operating for more than 170 years. With seven ships in the fleet, from our family friendly flagship Britannia, to Iona, our newest cruise ship which is the largest ever built for the British market, P&O Cruises creates extraordinary travel experiences. We are expecting Iona's sister ship in 2022.

P&O Cruises offers the most stylish and contemporary destinations including the Caribbean, South America, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands and Round the World cruises.

Cunard

Cunard is an international luxury travel brand offering unparalleled experiences on board the most iconic Ocean Liners in the world; Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Cunard celebrates the freedom to travel and with an incomparable heritage of over 175 years and outstanding White Star Service, Cunard continues to set new standards in ocean travel. Queen Mary 2 provides the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service between New York and Southampton, England. In 2022 our 4th Queen will join our Cunard fleet.

At Carnival UK as part of Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priorities are to operate safely, to protect the environment, and to be in compliance everywhere we operate in the world. On this foundation, we aspire to deliver unmatched joyful vacations for our Guests, always exceeding their expectations. We are committed to a positive and just corporate culture, based on inclusion and the power of diversity. We operate with integrity, trust and respect for each other - seeking collaboration, candour, openness and transparency at all times. And we intend to be an exemplary corporate citizen leaving the people and the places we touch even better.


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