Housekeepers (Multiple Part-Time Temporary Opportunities) – Edinburgh Gin
At Edinburgh Gin, we believe every visit should be memorable. From the moment our guests walk through the door, we want them to feel welcomed, inspired and immersed in the world of Edinburgh Gin.
As part of Ian Macleod Distillers, our Brand Home team brings our award-winning spirits, stories and craftsmanship to life, creating exceptional experiences for visitors from around the world.
We’re currently recruiting for multiple part-time, temporary Housekeeper opportunities to join our passionate and welcoming team. If you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and love being part of a great visitor experience, we’d love to hear from you. These positions are for an initial 3-month period with potential to be extended.
You’ll play a vital role behind the scenes and on the front line, helping to ensure our Brand Home always looks its very best and that every guest receives a warm Edinburgh Gin welcome.
Key responsibilities
- Complete daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks before opening and throughout the day.
- Ensure all customer-facing and staff areas are maintained to an exceptional standard.
- Accurately record completed tasks and provide clear handover information.
- Monitor cleaning materials and consumables, ensuring supplies are available when needed.
- Monitor waste disposal and report any issues or misuse of waste bins to management.
- Follow all relevant company policies and procedures, including health and safety, COSHH, data protection and other administrative requirements.
- Act as a keyholder when required, including accessing and securing the site outside normal trading hours.
- Greet visitors with a warm and friendly welcome, answering questions and helping them enjoy their experience.
- Build positive working relationships with the Duty Manager and Visits, Retail, Bar and Production teams.
- Use essential IT and communication systems effectively.
- Support other departments and company events when required.
About you
We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and passionate about delivering high standards. You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent time-management skills and the confidence to communicate positively with both visitors and colleagues.
What you will bring
- Experience of delivering an exceptional housekeeping service.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and other IT software.
- Experience in a five-star or luxury visitor attraction, tourism or hospitality setting is desirable.
- First Aid training is desirable.
Why Join Us?
At Edinburgh Gin, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about creating unforgettable experiences. Every role contributes to the journey of our guests, and as a Housekeeper, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring our Brand Home is welcoming, spotless and ready to impress every day.
We’ll give you the opportunity to work in a unique and vibrant environment, surrounded by talented colleagues who genuinely care about what they do. We value teamwork, take pride in our craft and celebrate the contribution every individual makes.
At Ian Macleod Distillers, we believe great things happen when talented people come together, support one another and share a common purpose.
In Good Company isn’t just our motto – it’s the way we work, the way we support each other, and the experience we create for both our colleagues and our visitors every day.
Ian Macleod Distillers is an equal opportunities employer.
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The Company
We are privileged to remain one of the most widely respected Scottish independent family firms in the spirits industry, with four generations of expertise, distilling, blending and bottling to our name.
Over 80 years, our family business has expanded its portfolio to include award winning premium Scotch whisky, gin, and rum brands.
Our independence allows us to balance traditional craftsmanship with endless opportunities for creativity and innovation, ensuring continued growth and relevance for the future.
As a family-owned company, we are strong believers in looking after our people. After all, everyone should have a workplace that they can call home. We’d love you to join us…In Good Company!