Head Housekeeper

Whitbread Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Head Housekeeper for their Cardiff City South location. This full-time position requires leadership in housekeeping management, ensuring guests enjoy a clean and comfortable stay. Responsibilities include managing a team while promoting an inclusive workplace culture. The role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £13.36 per hour, alongside benefits such as discounts on meals and stays. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your managerial career in hospitality.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals at Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension scheme

Discounts on utilities and travel

Complimentary breakfast for 2 upon joining

Qualifications

• Experience in shift leadership required.
• Passion for cleanliness and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team at Premier Inn.
• Ensure a clean and comfortable stay for guests.

Skills

Shift leadership

Team management

Cleaning expertise

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Contract type: Permanent

Category: Operations - Housekeeping

Location: Cardiff

We're currently recruiting in our Cardiff City South Premier Inn. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.36 per hour.

Head Housekeeper - Cardiff City South Premier Inn

Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn in Cardiff City South. Take the next step in your managerial career by leading our Housekeeping team to even greater, cleaner and comfier stays for our hotel guests. Immediate start, experience of shift leadership required.

PAY RATE

• Up to £13.36 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE

• Permanent - we don't do zero hours contracts!

HOURS

• 35 hours per week across 5 days - weekends included

LOCATION

• Premier Inn Cardiff City South
• East Moors Industrial Estate, Keen Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JT

Why you'll love it here

• Training and support: We've got the super user-friendly tools that will make life easier managing the team from the start and the warm welcome we're known for. If you want more, we've got the career path for you!
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us

What you'll do

Join us at Premier Inn Cardiff City South as a Head Housekeeper, leading the team that help guests rest easy. Use your management skills and passion for cleaning to take your housekeeping team to greater heights and be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 130143-4492

Advertised: 24 Dec 2025

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