Housekeeping - Head Housekeeper

Whitbread; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on Whitbread services

Complimentary breakfast for two

Job summary

Whitbread is seeking a Head Housekeeper for Cardiff City South Premier Inn Hotel. You will lead the housekeeping team, drive standards, and ensure guests enjoy clean, comfortable stays. Immediate start with experience in shift leadership is required.

Join a trusted hospitality group offering training, pension schemes, and member benefits. This permanent role is based at Keen Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JT, working 35 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in shift leadership required.
• Immediate start preferred for managerial role in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team to maintain high cleanliness standards and comfortable guest stays.
• Oversee cleaning operations, training, and performance of staff at Cardiff City South Premier Inn Hotel.

Skills

Team leadership

Management skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Cardiff City South Premier Inn Hotel. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

Head Housekeeper – Cardiff City South Premier Inn Hotel

Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn in Cardiff City South. 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:

35 hours per week

LOCATION:

Keen Road, Cardiff, South Wales, CF24 5JT

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 Cardiff City South 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: 211019-4492

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026