Deputy Head Housekeeper

Housekeeping

Location: Braunton Rd, Barnstaple, EX31 1LE

Salary: £13.75 per hour

Hotel: The Barnstaple Hotel

Deadline to apply: 21st February 2026

Hours per week: 35

As a Deputy Head Housekeeper you will be responsible for maintaining high levels of cleanliness across all areas of the hotel, as well as excellent customer service. Work for Brend Collection and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, share of staff tips, staff discounts at Brend Collection and paid holidays. Flexible working is available with various shifts including early mornings and weekends. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful local company in Barnstaple

What will I be doing?

• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness in all hotel bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas
• Ensure thorough reporting of any maintenance issues
• Friendly and professional customer service when dealing with customers
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any concerns
• Understand and comply with company policy on HASAWA, fire precautions, legal requirements, and perform any other tasks that may be required from time to time.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Liaise and communicate with other hotel departments to ensure guests needs are met
• Ensuring the correct use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Helping with the onboarding of new staff and training of the team
• Deputise for the head housekeeper in her absence

What are we looking for?

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
• A neat and tidy appearance (hair and fingernails) and adherence to uniform requirements.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own or in a team
• Although previous experience would be beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What’s in it for me?

There’s plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Brend Collection team which include competitive rates of pay, paid holidays, and a share of staff tips. You’ll also receive discounts when dining at any Brend Collection establishment as well as reduced accommodation rates. Brend Collection are very proud of their wonderful staff and do all they can to develop them, offering support and training throughout their career as well as offering genuine opportunities for career progression within a successful local company.

What is it like to work for Brend Collection?

Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!