Housekeeper (part-time, live-in)

 

Be part of a small friendly team, working part time in a beautiful location in the Southern Highlands.

 

Comrie Croft is a hostel, mountain biking centre and new eco-campsite. See www.comriecroft.com.

 

The job

 

You have the vital role of making sure the hostel is attractive and clean. This involves a variety of general housekeeping including vacuuming, cleaning, laundry, general tidying and organisation, etc. You will also supervise volunteers and part-time housekeeping staff as well as getting stuck in yourself.

 

Is this you?

 

Attention to detail is one of your strengths, along with being friendly, fit, house proud, hardworking and organised - you care about your work and have a positive outlook. This is a job for someone ready to put a lot in and get a lot out! Some experience could be useful, but the important thing is your attitude, common sense and initiative. You should be planning to stay for at least 6 months.

 

What’s it like?

 

We want you to enjoy being at Comrie Croft!  We ask you to work a 20-hour week, 5 days a week, usually Thursday to Monday. We’ll try and be flexible and hope you will do the same. Hours will normally be 4 hours from 10.30am, with an occasional split shift (one or two hours in the middle).

 

The job involves a fair amount of time working alone as well as with other members of the team. Taking time to be friendly and help guests is really encouraged. The Croft is set at the foot of a hill in a beautiful rural location in the upper Strathearn valley. It’s great country for walking, cycling, photography, writing, art, etc. The community of Comrie is two miles away, served by a regular bus. Two other members of the team also live onsite.

 

Previous staff have become good friends, we hope you will too.

 

What are the benefits?

 

  • Monthly pay of £350.00 plus a bonus of £200 after 6 months. Overtime at £6.00/hr (when available);
  • Good private accommodation, comprising a large mobile home with ensuite toilet and shower, double room, twin room, kitchen and living area;
  • No bills to pay, except telephone if you wish to use it;
  • Paid holidays equivalent to 28 days per year, pro rata;
  • Free use of the lodge clothes washing and drying facilities;
  • Use of most other hostel facilities, including TV lounge, mountain bikes, internet access, etc.

 

To apply…

 

Please contact Andrew. It would help if you can provide a CV/resume. Applications can be emailed to andrew@comriecroft.com with the words “Housekeeper 2008” in the subject line. The job starts on 26th May 2008 or as soon after that as possible.