The Torridon
Assistant Head Housekeeper
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Assistant Head Housekeeper
Assistant Head Housekeeper – The Torridon
About The Torridon
A family-owned, five-star boutique resort, The Torridon spans 58 acres of parkland alongside Loch Torridon in the Scottish Highlands. Set against breathtaking mountains, dramatic scenery, and crystal waters, it delivers one of Scotland’s most secluded and luxurious retreats.
The Role: Assistant Head Housekeeper
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead a dedicated housekeeping team, ensuring:
- Consistently high cleaning and presentation standards across all guest areas
- A welcoming, meticulously cared-for environment that embodies Highland luxury
- Seamless service delivery through robust team coordination and collaboration
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Work closely with the Head Housekeeper to:
- Support team coaching, mentoring, and performance development
- Oversee inventory control, stock management, and cross-departmental liaison
- Management of daily operations, prioritising tasks efficiently in a fast-paced luxury context
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Operational accountability:
- Manage rotas, schedules and resource allocation
- Ensure alignment with luxury cleaning/hygiene protocols and safety compliance
- Maintain attention to detail across rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces
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Essential:
- 3+ years’ experience in high-end or luxury hotel housekeeping (five-star or boutique preferred)
- Proven leadership in housekeeping, including:
- Training, delegating tasks, and coaching team members
- Supervising teams (minimum of team leader/supervisor responsibility)
- Deep knowledge of:
- Luxury cleaning standards and room presentation techniques
- Hygiene protocols and adherence to health & safety regulations
- Inventory management (including stores/linen ordering)
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Prioritise tasks effectively under pressures such as peak seasons
- Excellent communication across departments to foster collaboration and teamwork
- Eco-conscious awareness (practical understanding of sustainable housekeeping practices advantage)
- Comfort with hotel IT systems (e.g. housekeeping management software, scheduling tools)
Additional Skills Welcome
- Experience in a family-owned or independent luxury property (additional context)
- Proficiency in professional room-making techniques (including bespoke decor traditions)
- Ability to multitask without compromise during busyReqs
Why Work Here?
Employee Benefits:
- Unrivalled surroundings – Contrasting Big City pace with Highlands tranquillity.
- Family-owned culture: Teams Back by senior management; clear growth opportunities.
- Accommodation: On-site, modern self-contained 'home' with en-suite along with access to shared kitchen facilities
- Enhanced earnings:
- Meal service with gourmet food quality in-house.
- Staff guest discounts on stays, dining, and activities.
- Stretch & thrive:
- Training and development (Professional development, workshops and progression within the business)
- Work-life balance: A reduced-stress environment, while still offering outdoor lifestyle advantages via:
- Proximity to hiking routes, kayaking, biking.
- Sustainability: Playing a part in eco-responsible, green-certified operations.
- Contributing to a high-quality, family-focused workplace known for:
- Recognition: Regular praise, team-based award schemes and opportunities for special-use permissions (e.g. extra luxuriations).
- Unique experience: Craft deeply personalised hospitality beyond rote service “corporate” methods.
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Note: The Torridon embodies independent, artistic management – prioritising enduring guest connections and quality craft above hyper-scaled processes. Staff are chosen for their cultural fit.
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