Head Housekeeper

LJ Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Head Housekeeper for a busy hotel in Garforth, Leeds. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring outstanding cleanliness and service standards. Responsibilities include team leadership, performance reporting, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The role offers a salary of £29,000 - £30,000 per annum, leadership responsibilities, and opportunities for personal development. This position invites passionate professionals eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to mental health support

Workplace pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior supervisory housekeeping role.
• Able to motivate and develop teams effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the housekeeping team for exceptional service.
• Manage budgets and support cost control efforts.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT system proficiency

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Location: Garforth, Leeds

Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 per annum + overtime available

Delivering Exceptional Housekeeping Standards

A leading provider of outsourced housekeeping services to hotels across the UK is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead operations at a busy hotel site in Garforth, Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven housekeeping professional to take full ownership of the department, lead a dedicated team, and ensure outstanding cleanliness and service standards in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Role Overview

As Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day‑to‑day running of the housekeeping department. You will lead, motivate, and develop your team while ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational performance are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire the housekeeping team to deliver exceptional service standards
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hotel management and on‑site teams
• Carry out regular room and floor inspections to ensure quality and consistency
• Manage site budgets and support cost control and efficiency
• Produce weekly performance reports for the Operations Manager
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of team members
• Coach and mentor impormasyon staff to maximise productivity and engagement
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies
• Promote a positive, professional, and reliable team culture

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a senior supervisory housekeeping role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident using IT systems for rotas, reporting, and team management
• Strong knowledge of training delivery and health & safety standards
• Flexible, proactive, approachable, and professional, with a positive attitude

What's on Offer

• Salary of £29,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Overtime available
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Retail discounts with major brands
• Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing support
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life insurance

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced housekeeping professional to step into a leadership role at a well‑established hospitality site in Garforth, Leeds, and make a real impact on quality and team performance.