Head Housekeeper

Harri; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Stay discount

Retail discount

Training & progression

Meal allowance

Flexible working

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Rock Point in Lyme Regis is seeking a hands-on Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure a warm, home-from-home experience for guests.

You will coordinate cleaning standards, manage schedules, and supervise staff with strong organisational skills and clear communication. The role offers flexible working and opportunities for training within the St Austell Family Group portfolio.

Qualifications

• The role requires strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience in hospitality housekeeping is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Head the housekeeping team and set cleaning standards.
• Coordinate shift schedules and resources.
• Ensure a welcoming, well-presented guest environment.

Job description

The Rock Point is a wonderfully scenic inn that lies on Lyme Regis harbour, overlooking the surrounding bay and Jurassic coastline.
You’ll be working in an 18th-century tavern that has been thoughtfully updated by St Austell Family Group to showcase character features that are stylishly adorned with mod cons. The Rock Point occupies a tranquil location at the heart of what many consider to be ‘The Pearl of Dorset’.

We’re looking for a Head Housekeeper to join our hard working but close-knit team. You’ll head up the housekeeping team, ensuring a fantastic home away from home experience for all our guests. You will be a hands‑on, can do, leader, combining your natural ability to communicate with your outstanding organisational skills.

What we offer …

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
  
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
  
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
  
• Great training and opportunities to progress
  
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
  
• Family-friendly, flexible working
  
• Paid time off to volunteer
  

Our Team …

• Are passionate about creating a warm welcome for everyone
• Have the highest standards, ensuring no pillow is left unturned
• Are well organised, experienced, with a great eye for detail
• Can motivate and support colleagues to achieve their best

We’d love you to join our family!

Additional info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.