Assistant Housekeeping Manager

SeaSpace; Newquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free surf lessons

Restaurant discounts

Team socials

Career prospects

Gym discounts

Wavehunters discount

Job summary

SeaSpace in Cornwall is seeking an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support our Housekeeping Manager and team, working full-time at 37.5 hours per week. You’ll lead by example, ensuring spaces are clean, welcoming and maintained to the highest standards.

Join a coastal hospitality group that values teamwork, professionalism and a positive spirit. You’ll oversee daily operations, schedule rotas and support staff development to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a relaxed, beach-side

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing housekeeping operations or supervisory roles.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to manage time, organise rotas and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Housekeeper in day-to-day operations.
• Deputise in Head Housekeeper’s absence.
• Organise weekly housekeeping rotas and resources.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene and cleanliness across all areas.
• Ensure studios and public areas meet brand standards.
• Coach and develop new team members.
• Assist with stock orders and office duties.

Skills

Housekeeping ops

Supervisory

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Guest communication

Teamwork

Hospitality

Calm under pressure

Driver licence

Job description

Assistant Housekeeping Manager – Hotel & Leisure | SeaSpace, Cornwall | Free surf hire and lessons

A brighter perspective, maintained.

SeaSpace blends the freedom of independent living with the comforts of hotel style perks.

Flexibility and style are underpinned by a spirit and community that lives for the beach and everything it can be. With a neighbourhood energy at its heart, we are inviting everyone in to make coastal living their own for an hour, a day, a week, or more.

We're matching real SEA spirit with the SPACE, flex, and freedom to choose how you live it. That's SeaSpace.

Our Assistant Housekeeping Manager role:

We're looking for an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support our Housekeeping Manager and Housekeeping team full-time, working 37.5 hours per week.

You’ll be a maestro of plumping pillows, getting windows squeaky clean, and making spaces feel vital and life-giving, taking ownership of our standards and ensuring every studio, corridor and communal area is cared for to the highest standard.

At SeaSpace, we’re a group of individuals who have each other’s backs. We're eager to step up, keen to make every shift the best it can be and recognise that SeaSpace’s shared spirit is made by its people.

What makes this role made for you:

• You’re hands-on, with experience and skills by the bucketload.
• You’re a cleaning whizz, super supportive of your team, and you know how to run a tight ship.
• You take pride in cleanliness, consistency and the little details that make a big difference.
• You’re organised, proactive and always one step ahead, with a cool head and a steady hand.
• You’re a natural communicator with a positive outlook, and you want to make a difference as part of a supportive, spirited community.

As our Assistant Housekeeping Manager you’ll be:

• Acting as a key support to our Head Housekeeper, helping to oversee day-to-day operations.
• Deputising in the absence of our Head Housekeeper.
• Organising our weekly Housekeeping team rotas.
• Always maintaining exceptional hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ensuring all studios and public areas are cleaned and presented to brand standards.
• Supporting and developing new team members.
• Contributing to team duties in the office, including stock ordering.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Previous experience overseeing and/or supporting Housekeeping operations
• Previous experience at supervisory or management level (preferred)
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records (essential)
• Confidence in communicating with both team members and guests
• Good interpersonal and teamworking skills
• A genuine passion for housekeeping and the wider hospitality industry
• Care for your team, your environment and the overall guest experience
• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong team ethic
• The ability to stay calm, focused and organised in a fast-paced environment

Due to the location and the occasional need to support with linen deliveries, a valid driving licence is preferred.

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location
• A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at SeaSpace, Watergate Bay Hotel and our Another Place Hotels
• Reduced gym membership rates (gym, classes, no pool) for on-site team
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts on retail and land&water products and at Cubs coffee shops
• Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration.