Deputy Executive Housekeeper

Brighton Grand Hotel Operations Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rate discounts

Recognition scheme

Referral program

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

The Grand Brighton is seeking a Deputy Executive Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team on shift, ensuring exceptional guest care and adherence to brand standards. You will implement SOPs, run regular training, support recruitment, and manage stock with the Head Housekeeper.

You will collaborate with Front Office and Maintenance to deliver seamless guest experiences while upholding safety and housekeeping best practices across the hotel.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience on shift and team supervision.
• Strong guest care mindset and service delivery.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times and supervise the team on shift.
• Implement SOPs and conduct regular training for service standards.
• Assist recruitment by sourcing, interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Support Head Housekeeper with stock ordering and supplier relations.
• Coordinate with Front Office and Maintenance for seamless guest experiences.
• Train team on safety protocols and crisis response; ensure security.
• Develop pest control and bed bug management expertise.
• Relay guest feedback to improve service quality and satisfaction.
• Utilise systems to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to policies, Data Protection and Health & Safety regulations; COSHH and Manual Handling.
• Complete other reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Leadership

Guest care

Brand compliance

People management

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

LGB - The Grand Brighton is Limited Edition, which is a collection of distinctive hotels that have their own characters. Our diverse and friendly teams focus on delivering exceptional guest care, ensuring every guest feels welcomed. Limited Edition is a part of the Leonardo Hotels portfolio.

Main Tasks

• Offer exceptional guest care at all times
• Provide support to and supervise the team for an effective and efficient shift
• Implement SOPs to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery, while also conducting regular training sessions to familiarise team members with the hotel’s service standards
• Provide support for recruitment by sourcing, interviewing and selecting qualified candidates, ensuring a warm welcome for all new starters
• Assist the Head Housekeeper with supply ordering and stock inventory, maintaining a good relationship with suppliers
• Collaborate with other departments such as Front Office and Maintenance to ensure seamless coordination and exceptional guest experiences
• Ensure the safety and security of our guests and employees by training team members on protocols, maintaining supplies and ensuring swift and efficient response to any crisis
• Consistently advance expertise in pest control and bed bug management
• Communicate guest feedback to the team and continuously strive to improve guest service standards and satisfaction by fostering positive guest experiences
• Utilise all relevant systems correctly to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation at all times – including, but not limited to, Data Protection and Health and Safety regulations; this role requires particular adherence to COSHH and Manual Handling
• Complete any other reasonable request made by a member of the management team

Person Specification

• Genuine passion for delivering memorable moments to guests and leading the team on shift
• Excellent leadership skills with a friendly, hands‑on approach and lead‑by‑example work style
• Confident working within brand guidelines to deliver consistent results
• Willing to find creative solutions, and offer advice and recommendations
• Continually strive to attain new skills, ensuring best practice and service delivery
• Positive approach to handling multiple challenging priorities and assignments

Measurable Performance Indicators

• Demonstrating the Company vision, mission and values when interacting with colleagues and guests
• Fulfilment of the job skills checklist
• Achieving agreed KPIs
• Customer satisfaction scores e.g. Booking.com
• Regular review meetings with line manager

Ongoing Learning

• GROW online BELONG induction and development courses
• Academy Technical skills training
• Mental Health First Aider training
• Fire Marshal training
• Manual Handling Trainer
• ‘Come Join Us’ Guest Care training
• Opportunity to apply for internal development programmes, such as:
• ‘Insights’ Development programme
• The People Programme
• Level 3 Apprenticeships in Team Leading

NOTE: The learning opportunities listed above are correct at the time of issue and are subject to change. You must speak with your line manager if you are interested in pursuing any training courses or programmes.

Some of the perks our Deputy Executive Housekeeper could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company‑wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job‑related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Deputy Executive Housekeeper?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you join a Limited Edition, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality! At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.