Housekeeper - Live In

The Inn Collection Group; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Staff accommodation

50% off food at Inns

1/3 off room bookings year-round

£1 stays in Jan–Mar

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for The Swan in Grasmere, Lake District. You will clean guest rooms to high standards, maintain public areas, and contribute to a warm, welcoming stay for guests.

Join a team that values care, reliability, and attention to detail, with opportunities to progress and enjoy staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or hospitality preferred.
• Friendly, detail-oriented, calm under pressure.
• Able to follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms to high standards.
• Keep public areas clean and welcoming.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and accurately.
• Manage stocks of linen, towels and room supplies.
• Collaborate with housekeeping team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Housekeeping

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.

The Swan is tucked beneath the dramatic fells surrounding the picturesque village of Grasmere in the Lake District. Steeped in history, this charming inn offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a firm favourite among visitors to the area. With its stunning location and rich heritage, The Swan provides the perfect base to explore Grasmere’s natural beauty and the surrounding landscape.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

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

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

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

If you are reliable, have a passion for cleanliness, and take pride in creating comfortable spaces we think you’ll fit right inn…

This role gives Victorija the flexibility to balance her family commitments.

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation.

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