Full Time Housekeeper

Park Hotel; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of staff tips

Training & progression

Discount at Brend Collection

Discounted hotel stays

Hospitality Rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Barnstaple Hotel, part of Brend Collection, is recruiting a Housekeeper to join our team. You will clean bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas to a high standard, ensuring guest comfort and satisfaction while working with colleagues across departments.

Full training is provided; previous experience is welcome but not essential. We offer competitive pay, monthly tips, career progression, staff discounts, and access to rewards and support services.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.
• A neat and tidy appearance and adherence to uniform requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas to a high standard.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Provide friendly, professional service to guests.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order and report concerns.
• Follow HASAWA, fire safety and other policies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Teamwork or independence

Job description

Salary : up to £12.71 per hour

Hotel: The Barnstaple Hotel

Deadline to apply: 23/11/2026

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Share of staff tips that are given out monthly
• Training & progression opportunities
• 10% discount at any Brend Collection establishment
• Discounted hotel stays at any Brend Collection establishment
• Access to Hospitality Rewards, which include 100’s of discounts, from Boots to Asda.
• Access to Hospitality Action Employee assistance Program which includes support around mental health, financial difficulties, addiction & more.

What will I be doing?

As a Housekeeper at The Barnstaple Hotel , you are responsible for cleaning guest bedrooms, bathrooms and all public areas to a high standard, communicating with other departments, working effectively within a team or on your own as well as achieving departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• 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
• Ensuring the correct use of cleaning chemicals and equipment

What are we looking for?

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• 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 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!