Head Housekeeper

HR-CL Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

HR-CL Limited in Leeds is seeking a Head Housekeeper for a central boutique hotel. The role offers £33,000 per year, a 40-hour week, and a permanent, full-time contract as the current HHK prepares to depart at the end of October, allowing a smooth handover.

You will oversee a supervisor and a team of 12 housekeepers, leading with motivation to achieve best-in-class standards. The hotel recently reopened after a multi‑million pound refurbishment, with benefits including 28 days' annual leave and

Qualifications

• Experience at Head Housekeeper/Housekeeping Manager level within a hotel or equivalent.
• Strong leadership to get the best out of the team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a supervisor and 12 housekeepers.
• Lead the housekeeping team and ensure service standards.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Motivational leadership

Job description

A fantastic Head Housekeeper job in Leeds, paying a salary of £33,000 (equivalent of £15.86 per hour) is available for a Boutique Hotel. This is a stunning property that is truly made special by the team that works within it.

The hotel opened last summer and has already built a great reputation. The current HHK has given plenty of notice and will remain in role until the end of October, hopefully meaning there will be a period of handover for a smooth transition into role.

Head Housekeeper job in Leeds, Highlights:

• Salary of £33,000 (equivalent of £15.86 per hour).
• Full time, permanent position.
• 40 hours per week.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Excellent employee discounts across Hotels & Resorts around the world for accommodation and food & beverage.
• Located central Leeds - easily accessible via public transport. Or paid parking options available locally.
• Overseeing a supervisor and 12 housekeepers.
• Recently opened hotel (mid 2025) - following a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme.

Head Housekeeper job in Leeds, Ideal Candidate:

• Experience at Head Housekeeper/ Housekeeping Manager level within a hotel would be great. However we would be very happy to consider a strong Deputy Housekeeper (or a housekeeping supervisor from a larger hotel) who is ready to step up!
• A motivational leader who gets the best out of their team.