Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum
Location: Southampton / Portsmouth
Lead the team. Set the standard. Create exceptional stays.
As Head Housekeeper, you’ll play a key role in creating the experience guests remember. Leading a busy Housekeeping team, you’ll make sure every bedroom and guest area is presented to the highest standard.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where your eye for detail, ability to motivate others and passion for outstanding standards will make a real difference every day.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, support and motivate the Housekeeping team to deliver consistently high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Set clear expectations and ensure rooms are completed within agreed timeframes.
- Mentor team members, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop their skills and confidence.
- Respond professionally to guest requests and resolve any issues quickly and effectively.
- Ensure property procedures and housekeeping standards are followed consistently.
- Welcome and train new team members, helping them settle into the team and understand our expectations.
- Manage stock ordering and linen levels to ensure the department runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Get stuck in and support the team on the floor whenever needed — we believe great leaders lead by example.
What we’re looking for
You’ll have a genuine passion for creating spotless, beautifully presented rooms and understand the difference that attention to detail can make to a guest’s stay.
You’ll also be someone who:
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Can motivate, coach and inspire a team to deliver their best work.
- Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues, guests and the wider property team.
- Remains calm and organised under pressure, taking unexpected challenges in your stride.
- Enjoys working towards targets while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Leads from the front and isn’t afraid to be hands‑on when the team needs you.
- Previous supervisory or management experience within a Housekeeping environment essential.
Rewards and benefits
- Up to £38,000 salary
- 28 days’ annual leave, with the potential to increase
- Regularly paid tips
- Free use of leisure facilities
- Generous discounts on food, beverages and accommodation across the UK
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Pension and life assurance
- A genuinely supportive, engaging and people-focused working environment
- Opportunities for career development and progression
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re an experienced Housekeeping professional who takes pride in exceptional standards, enjoys leading a team and loves seeing the results of a job well done, we’d love to hear from you.
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