Housekeeping Team Member

42 Acres Ltd.; Frome; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Address: Job Location: 42 Acres is a remote location with no public transport to the venue. It is best accessed by car or bike. The address is: 42 Acres Ltd Gibbons Farm Holt Road Witham Friary, Frome Somerset, BA11 5HL

Start date: as soon as possible

Employment type: Fixed Term for 8 months (Maternity cover)

Inviting a joyful person to join our House team at our wellbeing retreat centre, regenerative estate and nature reserve, designed to serve people and planetary well-being.

About 42 Acres

42 Acres is a growing Regenerative Estate, Nature Reserve and Wellbeing Retreat Centre. Our accommodation, experiences and events all share one vision: to promote living in harmony with nature, self and others. Currently operating in the UK, we are home to a stunning farmhouse estate alongside an experimental, organic working farm in Somerset. We have a clear philosophy, focused on biodiversity, inner work, and collaboration, in service of human and planetary wellbeing.

It is a place where food is grown and foraged onsite, and its suppliers are almost exclusively local and ethical. With a strong philosophy to deliver unforgettable experiences for every guest, 42 Acres runs almost exclusively on renewable energy and much of the almost 200-acre setting is dedicated to nature restoration and wildlife.

How you would make an impact

This role is within the House function of the operation. The House team plays a key role in our delivery of amazing guest experiences; responding to the needs of the 42 Acres community (guests and staff). Together with the wider team, they support the 42 Acres ecosystem in making sure our guests have a wonderfully memorable experience.

Key accountabilities include:

• Responsible for delivering an exceptional housekeeping service ensuring that each space is set up to a high standard ready for guest use
• Liaising with bookings team to ensure that all requirements are met for guest bookings
• Working to maintain our positive environmental impact
• Working as part of the team to ensure the presentation and maintenance of our guest spaces (including all accommodation, the Yurt, Campsite, Boat, Woodland kitchen, Mandala barn, Lawn tent, Fire pits, Woodland sauna, Boat house and any additional spaces that we introduce as a guest space) meets and exceeds our standard
• Participating in guest services and front of house activities when required such as setting up guest spaces for use, pot washing, kitchen deep cleans and maintaining the tea and coffee stations
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Adhering to health and safety regulations

Ecosystem working at 42 Acres:

42 Acres core vision centres around supporting others to connect to nature, themselves and each other. These beliefs are at the heart of the offering at 42 Acres – we weave together opportunities for deepening connection and this is also at the heart of our culture here.

We encourage fluid working to foster these connections and support one another to deliver an unforgettable guest experience. In reality, this means you will at times be required to support the production team, gardens team and guest experience team with housekeeping, production, working retreats, whole self service activities, fire cooking events and other events that enable you to support the team, immerse yourself in 42 Acres and connect with nature!

What would support both you & us:

• Previous housekeeping experience (essential) – ideally in the luxury hospitality market (desirable)
• Practical, hands on and willingness to jump in and help where necessary
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work to tight deadlines and move with speed and efficiency
• Confident and able to communicate clearly with guests and colleagues
• Interest in hospitality and customer service including eco hospitality
• Happy to be outside and helping on the land when needed
• The ability to work flexible hours / days and weekends
• The legal right to work in the UK
• A fluent grasp of written and spoken English
• Ability to travel to work in a remote rural location

What we offer:

• Regular team lunches and full team gatherings
• Access to 173 Acres of land including lake, forest and woodland sauna
• Access to personal development and training fund and opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate team
• Opportunity to attend retreats and 42 Acres hosted events
• Contact with the industry’s leading practitioners, facilitators, and thought leaders
• Free weekly Yoga
• ‘My Wellness’ Employee Assistance Programme including counselling support, GP helpline and health & lifestyle analysis
• Opportunity to learn about sustainable food, farming, foraging and improving your wellbeing
• Discounted accommodation and food produce

Working week:

Due to the nature of hospitality, we are open 7 days per week including holidays so workdays will be flexible according to rotas between 8am – 5pm, Monday to Sunday. A typical housekeeping shift is 5 hours.

Application Process:

Please email [e-mail] with your CV and covering letter.