Housekeeping - Head Housekeeper

Whitbread; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Company pension and save as you earn

Breakfast for 2

Discounts on rooms and meals

Job summary

Whitbread is hiring a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn Abingdon (A34). You will lead the housekeeping team, ensuring high cleanliness standards and comfortable stays for guests. Immediate start, with a 30-hour week and a competitive hourly rate.

Join the UK’s leading hospitality group to develop your managerial career, with strong support, benefits, and opportunities for progression within Whitbread.

Qualifications

• Experience of shift leadership required.
• Immediate start available.
• Ability to lead a housekeeping team to higher standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team at Premier Inn Abingdon (A34) to ensure guests rest easy.
• Apply management skills to drive cleaning standards and guest satisfaction.
• Support an inclusive, welcoming workplace and promote Whitbread values.

Skills

Shift leadership

People management

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Abingdon (A34) Premier Inn Hotel. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

Head Housekeeper – Abingdon (A34) Premier Inn Hotel

Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn in Abingdon (A34). Take the next step in your managerial career by leading our Housekeeping team to even greater, cleaner and comfier stays for our hotel guests. Immediate start, experience of shift leadership required.

PAY RATE:

Up to £13.86 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS:

30 hours per week

LOCATION:

Premier Inn (West), Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1TZ

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support:We've got the super user-friendly tools that will make life easier managing the team from the start and the warm welcome we're known for. If you want more, we've got the career path for you!
• Whitbread Benefits card:Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join us at Premier Inn Abingdon (A34) as a Head Housekeeper, leading the team that help guests rest easy. Use your management skills and passion for cleaning to take your housekeeping team to greater heights and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 221072-4492

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026