Housekeeper

Shepherd Neame; Chatham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Stay discounts

Shop discounts

Mental health support

Company pension

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame’s Ship and Trades in Chatham Maritime seeks a part-time Housekeeper to keep guest rooms and public areas sparkling to the company standards. You’ll join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality in a unique setting.

Join Britain’s oldest brewer and enjoy flexible hours, staff discounts, a pension, and development opportunities while helping create a welcoming guest experience across our pubs, brewery and visitor facilities.

Qualifications

• Pride and Passion – you care about cleanliness and presentation.
• Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a friendly attitude to every shift.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.
• Working Together – you enjoy working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare guest rooms and public areas to company standards.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and maintain hygiene and safety requirements.
• Replenish linen, towels, and guest amenities as needed.
• Report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the housekeeping team and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Pride and Passion

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Working Together

Job description

Employment type: Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £12.80 per hour

Housekeeper – Keep Our Standards Sparkling with Britain’s Oldest Brewer!

At Shepherd Neame, we know that cleanliness and comfort are key to a great guest experience. As a Housekeeper, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring all rooms and public areas are maintained to the highest standards. Your attention to detail and pride in your work will help create a welcoming environment for every guest.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards.

Where You’ll Be Working

Naval heritage meets contemporary style at the Ship and Trades - a stunning bar, restaurant and hotel at Chatham Maritime. Boasting a beautiful marina setting and a stylish modern design, the Ship and Trades is a unique place to dine, drink and stay in Chatham. There are 15 beautiful boutique bedrooms here too, each stylishly designed with a nod to the location’s nautical heritage, and promising some of the best accommodation in Chatham.

What You’ll Do

• Clean and prepare guest rooms and public areas to company standards.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and maintain hygiene and safety requirements.
• Replenish linen, towels, and guest amenities as needed.
• Report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the housekeeping team and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
• Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for behaviours that make a great Housekeeper:

• Pride and Passion – you care about cleanliness and presentation.
• Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a friendly attitude to every shift.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.
• Working Together – you enjoy working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.

Why Shepherd Neame?

Our culture is built on Sheps Spirit, Working Together, Pride and Passion, and Authenticity; values that have guided us for over 300 years. When you join us, you become part of a team that celebrates tradition while shaping the future.

Ready to bring your personality and passion to housekeeping?