Head Housekeeper

LJ Recruitment; Slough; Vor Ort; GBP 31.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical insurance

Early wage access

Holiday allowance

Training & development

Career progression

Retail discounts

Mental health support

Pension plan

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

LJ Recruitment is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team at a busy site in Slough. The role oversees day-to-day operations, maintains high cleanliness standards, manages budgets, and ensures staff development and policy compliance.

You will drive training, conduct inspections, and report to the Operations Manager while delivering an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as Head Housekeeper or similar supervisory role in hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using IT systems for scheduling, reporting, and team management.
• Experience delivering training and maintaining health and safety standards.
• Flexible, proactive, and approachable with a professional attitude.

Aufgaben

• Lead, manage, and inspire the housekeeping team to meet high service standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hotel management and staff.
• Conduct regular room and floor inspections to ensure consistent quality.
• Monitor site budgets and contribute to cost efficiency.
• Report weekly performance updates to the Operations Manager.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of the on-site team.
• Ensure team members are trained, productive, and supported through coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Promote professionalism, reliability, and a positive team culture.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Training

Health & Safety

Tools

Scheduling software

Jobbeschreibung

Head Housekeeper - Slough

£31,000-£32,000 per annum

Delivering Exceptional Housekeeping Standards

A leading provider of outsourced housekeeping services to hotels across the UK is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to manage operations at a busy site in Slough. The successful candidate will take ownership of the housekeeping function, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, team performance, and compliance with operational standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a motivated team, develop people, and contribute to a high-quality guest experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Role Overview

The Head Housekeeper is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the housekeeping department. This includes managing a team, ensuring quality and safety standards, delivering training, and achieving performance and budget targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire the housekeeping team to meet high service standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hotel management and staff.
• Conduct regular room and floor inspections to ensure consistent quality.
• Monitor site budgets and contribute to cost efficiency.
• Report weekly performance updates to the Operations Manager.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of the on-site team.
• Ensure team members are trained, productive, and supported through coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Promote professionalism, reliability, and a positive team culture.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper or similar supervisory role in hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Confident using IT systems for scheduling, reporting, and team management.
• Skilled in delivering training and maintaining health and safety standards.
• Flexible, proactive, and approachable, with a professional attitude and a sense of humour.

Salary & Benefits

• £31,000-£32,000 salary per annum
• Private medical insurance, including cover for pre-existing conditions
• Early wage access available
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata based on hours worked)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Discounts with major retailers
• Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing support
• Workplace pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Life insurance after qualifying period

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled housekeeping professional to step into a leadership role and drive standards at a well-established hospitality site in Slough. Applicants should be passionate about service quality, team success, and operational excellence