Housekeeping - Head Housekeeper

Whitbread; Kettering; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Breakfast for two

Job summary

Whitbread is seeking a Head Housekeeper at Kettering Premier Inn to lead the housekeeping team and drive high standards of cleanliness and guest comfort. This permanent role offers 32 hours per week and an immediate start, with experience in shift leadership required.

Pay rate is up to £13.86 per hour, with opportunities for training and career progression within the UK’s leading hospitality group. Join us to help guests rest easy in a premier Whitbread property.

Qualifications

• Experience of shift leadership is required.
• Strong cleaning standards and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team to deliver clean, comfortable stays.
• Manage daily operations and guest expectations.

Skills

Shift leadership

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our Kettering Premier Inn. Working 32 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

Head Housekeeper – Kettering Premier Inn

Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn in Kettering. 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

32 hours per week

LOCATION

Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8FX

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 Kettering 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.

EEO and Diversity

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 reference

213650-4492

Advertised

22 Sep 2026