Housekeeping Manager

Whitbread; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid holiday

Uniform provided and training

Staff discounts

Job summary

Premier Inn in Leicester City Centre is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead and develop the housekeeping team, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences. You will report to the Hotel Manager and drive daily operations, training, and performance across the housekeeping function.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage time and change in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping management within a hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance and COSHH.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to deliver high standards.
• Support recruitment, training and performance management of the team.
• Oversee laundry and labour controls; manage brand standards and audits.
• Ensure 100% Health and Safety compliance and effective incident reporting.
• Collaborate with hotel management and other departments to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

Housekeeping Manager – Leicester City Centre – Premier Inn

Salary £33,500 - £35,500

Offering more than just an attractive career opportunity, as a market leading company there’s a salary up to £35,500 . Great development and progression opportunities, full uniform and training. 33 days paid holiday. Competitive benefits, great perks and discounts as well as stand out bonus potential of up to 50% of annual salary.

As Housekeeping Manager you’ll play a key part in the management team, taking the business to the next level. Reporting directly to the Hotel Manager and working closely with all other departments you’ll lead from the front ensuring the successful daily running of the site. You will be responsible for driving performance through inspiring and developing the housekeeping team to deliver our high standards consistently, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and making us the most loved hotel brand.

Ideally, You’ll Have Management Experience In a Similar Environment. With a Visible Passion To Set a High Standard And Drive Results You’ll

• Manage and inspire the team, driving performance through hands on leadership.
• Support the Hotel Manager in recruitment, training and performance management of the Housekeeping Team.
• Take accountability for managing laundry and labour controls.
• Have an eye for detail and ensure brand standards are adhered to.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety compliance inclusive of COSHH. Manage all audit processes to a high standard, ensuring 100% Health and Safety compliance throughout the hotel.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to be calm under pressure.
• Be agile in your thinking and effectively manage your time to meet business needs.
• We’re an innovative business so you’ll champion change and implement this with the team.

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: 209598-4492

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026