Housekeeping - Head Housekeeper

Whitbread; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts

Complimentary breakfast for 2

Job summary

Premier Inn York North West, part of Whitbread, is hiring a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure clean, comfortable rooms for guests. This role offers a 30-hour weekly schedule and a permanent contract with an immediate start.

You will use your shift leadership experience to manage staff, uphold standards, and contribute to the UK's leading hospitality business. Whitbread values diversity and supports flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a housekeeping shift.
• Immediate start availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team to ensure clean, comfortable rooms for guests.
• Oversee daily cleaning operations and standards.
• Train and develop staff to maintain quality service.

Skills

Shift leadership

Team management

Cleaning supervision

Job description

We're currently recruiting in our York North West Premier Inn Hotel. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

Head Housekeeper – York North West Premier Inn Hotel

Come and be a Head Housekeeper at Premier Inn in York North West. 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:

White Rose Close York Business Park, Nether Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6RL

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 York North West 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: 219877-4492

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026