Housekeeper / Hausdame (w/m/d)

About the Employer and Workplace

Waldgasthof Buchenhain is a charming Bavarian country inn located halfway between Munich city center and the northern shore of Lake Starnberg. Boasting a large beer garden with approximately 800 seats—awarded “Favorite Beer Garden” twice—the establishment features 42 cozy rooms designed in traditional Bavarian country style, a restaurant serving authentic, high-quality Bavarian specialties based on fresh regional ingredients, and enjoys a scenic natural setting near Forstenrieder Park, the Five Lakes region, and the Isar river. The inn benefits from direct public transport links via a nearby S-Bahn station, providing quick access to Munich.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guest rooms and public areas are kept clean, tidy, and welcoming, with a focus on thorough inspection of cleaned rooms, laundry, and adherence to housekeeping standards.
• Manage scheduling by creating duty rosters and efficiently allocating and coordinating tasks within the housekeeping team.
• Oversee ordering of cleaning supplies, laundry items, and other consumables necessary for the department.
• Distribute work among team members, provide instructions, training, and supervise compliance with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Act as the communication link between reception, housekeeping, and maintenance departments, including reporting and monitoring repair requests with maintenance staff.
• Plan and organize deep cleaning and special cleaning tasks beyond routine daily cleaning.

Candidate Profile - Requirements

• Experience in housekeeping, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
• Structured, independent, and dependable work approach.
• Strong attention to detail with a trained eye for cleanliness and order.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate clearly with reception, maintenance, and team members.
• Leadership qualities with enthusiasm for guiding, scheduling, and motivating staff.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Full-year permanent position with a consistent 5-day work week.
• Accommodation offered via staff rooms or assistance in finding housing.
• Meals provided for employees.
• Complimentary parking and free bicycle rental facilities.
• A welcoming, family-like international work environment located close to an S-Bahn station.
• Additional perks include free weekends, complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry service, and dedicated employee parking.

Additional Information

The position is open immediately with an indefinite employment contract. The company employs between 21 and 50 staff members. Contact person is Ms. Heidemarie Rißmann. Interested candidates can apply via email at the employer’s address.