Housekeeper

The Waterhead Inn; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid holiday on birthday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at Inns

Staff accommodation

1/3 off room bookings

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Waterhead Inn in Ambleside is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain pristine rooms and public areas within a busy inn. You’ll work as part of a friendly housekeeping team, delivering high standards of cleanliness and guest comfort.

Responsibilities include cleaning to exacting standards, reporting maintenance needs promptly, and managing linen and supplies. If you take pride in creating welcoming spaces, you’ll fit right in at The Waterhead Inn.

Qualifications

• Strong cleaning skills and eye for detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Willingness to follow established safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms to high standards and maintain public areas.
• Promptly report maintenance issues and stock shortages.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to ensure guest safety.
• Manage linen, towels and room supplies to support daily operations.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (...that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

With Waterhead Pier directly opposite and just a short stroll from the vibrant centre of Ambleside, The Waterhead Inn offers the perfect starting point for exploring the magnificent Lake District. Its prime location makes it an ideal base for outdoor adventures, scenic walks, and discovering the area’s natural beauty, while also providing easy access to the local shops, restaurants, and attractions.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

At The Inn Collection Group, we are pubswith rooms—not just any rooms, but pristinely kept spaces, prepared for eachguest to enjoy an unforgettable stay. This high standard is made possible byour dedicated and skilled housekeeping teams. .

A successful Housekeeper will be friendlyand detail-oriented, able to remain calm under pressure and exceed guestexpectations by responding promptly. As a key member of the Housekeeping team,you’ll work collaboratively, contributing to a positive and efficient workenvironment.

Your duties will include cleaning rooms toour high standards, ensuring public areas are clean and welcoming, and promptlyreporting maintenance issues. You’ll follow safety guidelines, work to creatememorable visits for our guests and manage your stocks of linen, towels, androom supplies effectively.

If you are reliable, have a passion forcleanliness, and take pride in creating comfortable spaces we think you’ll fitright inn...

This role gives Victorijathe flexibility to balance her family commitments.

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation.

*Age-related pay rates apply for Under 21s.*