Executive Head Housekeeper

St. James's Hotel & Club - Housekeeping; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off from room & F&B for friends &

Continuous training & development

TFL travel card for zone 1-2 (prob.)

Staff meals on shift

Discretionary service charge

Uniform laundry service

Introduce a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days annual leave (pro-rata for PT)

Job summary

St. James’s Hotel and Club in London is seeking an experienced Executive Head Housekeeper to lead the Housekeeping operation within our 5-star boutique property.

You will oversee daily management, ensuring immaculate presentation and a positive, high-performing team culture across guest rooms and public areas. You will work closely with senior leadership to maintain stellar guest experiences, train and develop a team of 16 housekeeping professionals, and drive continuous improvements in

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Housekeeper or Executive Head Housekeeper in a luxury or boutique hotel.
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and rotate shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 16 housekeeping professionals.
• Maintain immaculate presentation standards across guest rooms and public areas.
• Manage rotas, productivity, payroll, and labour costs.
• Conduct regular room inspections and quality audits.
• Recruit, train, coach, and support team members to uphold high standards.
• Foster a positive, engaged, high-performing team culture.
• Oversee linen, laundry, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Reception, Maintenance, F&B, and senior management.
• Address guest feedback professionally and proactively resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Mayfair, St. James's Hotel and Club is a timeless sanctuary where British heritage meets contemporary luxury. Since its inception in 1857 as an elite gentleman’s club, it has served as a sophisticated "home away from home" for diplomats, authors, and stars of the silver screen.

Stepping through its doors, you leave the bustle of London behind for an atmosphere of refined intimacy. The hotel is renowned for its modern English elevated cuisine by Executive Chef William Drabble, whose menus celebrate the finest seasonal British ingredients with meticulous technique. The collection of suites feels more like private residences than hotel rooms, many featuring rare private terraces overlooking the St. James’s skyline.

What truly defines the "St. James’s story" is its blend of history and heart. Whether you are sipping a signature cocktail in the elegant bar or enjoying the celebrated Masterpiece Afternoon Tea, you are participating in a legacy of hospitality that has spanned over 160 years. It remains a hidden gem for those who seek the quintessential London experience: discreet, opulent, and utterly unforgettable.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and detail-driven Executive Head Housekeeper to lead the Housekeeping operation within our 5-star boutique hotel.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining the very highest standards across all guest rooms and public areas.

Leading a dedicated team of 16 housekeeping professionals, all directly employed by the hotel, you will play a key role in shaping service culture, team engagement, and operational excellence within a beautifully designed boutique environment.

About the Role

As Executive Head Housekeeper, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the Housekeeping department, ensuring immaculate presentation standards throughout the hotel while creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.

You will work closely with senior leadership and other departments to ensure every guest experience reflects the standards expected of a luxury boutique property.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 16 housekeeping team members
• Ensure exceptional cleanliness and presentation standards across guest bedrooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces
• Manage departmental rotas, productivity, payroll, and labour costs
• Conduct regular room inspections and quality audits
• Recruit, train, coach, and support team members to achieve consistently high standards
• Foster a positive working environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and engagement
• Manage linen, laundry, and housekeeping inventories effectively
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, COSHH, and hotel brand standards
• Work collaboratively with Reception, Maintenance, Food & Beverage, and senior management teams
• Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively resolve any service issues
• Drive continuous improvement within departmental operations and guest satisfaction scores

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Head Housekeeper or Executive Housekeeper within a luxury or boutique hotel environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Experience managing housekeeping operations within a high-service environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to motivate, develop, and retain a stable housekeeping team
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and housekeeping best practices
• Flexibility to work weekends and operational shifts where required

What We Offer

• 50% off from room and F&B outlets for friends and family
• Continuous training and development for all staff of all levels
• TFL monthly travel card for zone 1 -2 paid after successful completion of probation
• Staff meals provided on shift
• Discretionary service charge
• Laundry service all formal uniform
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days per year, inclusive of public and bank holidays, for full-time employees, with your annual leave entitlement increasing by one additional day every two holiday years, up to a maximum of 8 additional days. Part-time employees receive annual leave on a pro-rata basis.

If you are passionate about luxury hospitality and take pride in creating exceptional standards and guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.