Head Housekeeper

Aimbridge; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Head Housekeeper in Bournemouth. You will lead the housekeeping team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and coordination with hotel operations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and budget management skills, with a keen attention to detail and knowledge of cleaning standards. Join our inclusive team and be part of an organization that thrives on developing its people and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development

Hotel discounts and up to 50% off food & beverage

Access to financial wellbeing programs

24/7 employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives for contributions

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to recruit, manage, and motivate staff.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for cleanliness and maintenance.
• Ability to manage departmental budget and expenses.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team and ensure high cleanliness standards.
• Coordinate with reception and reservations for operational success.
• Assess staffing needs and enhance skill development in the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Budget management skills

Knowledge of cleaning equipment and standards

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions

A day in the life of…

As Head Housekeeper you will be responsible for leading the housekeeping team and being a key member of the Hotel’s Management team. You will display a proactive and innovative approach to skill development and enhancement in your team while accurately assessing needs of the business in terms of staffing and ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained and monitored throughout the hotel. Finally, you will co‑ordinate constructively with both reception and reservations so that the day‑to‑day operational requirements are successfully delivered.

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that guests have a first‑class, enjoyable and comfortable stay.

What do we need from you?

• Leadership skills: We’re looking for you to have strong leadership skills to effectively recruit, manage and motivate the housekeeping staff.
• Attention to detail: it goes without saying that you must be detail‑oriented and possess a keen eye for cleanliness and maintenance to ensure that all guest rooms and common areas are clean and well‑maintained.
• Budget management skills: You’ll have strong budget management skills to manage expenses and ensure that the department operates within the budget feeding into senior level conversations with the management team.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and standards: You should have knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, and cleaning techniques, as well as the ability to train and oversee staff to ensure that they are using proper cleaning techniques.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’.

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.