Housekeeping Manager

Cairn Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK hospitality company as a Housekeeping Manager in Slough. In this hands-on leadership role, you will inspire your team to deliver top-notch service, manage daily operations, and ensure that guest experiences are always exceptional. With a focus on compliance, cost control, and maintaining high standards, you will play a key role in the success of the team. Enjoy various employee benefits that enhance job satisfaction and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Service Excellence Bonus

Real-Time Pay with Wagestream

Discounted Stays

50% Off Food and Drinks

Spa Discounts

Retail and Cinema Discounts

Career Development Programs

Superstar Awards

Long-Service Awards

Recommend a Friend Bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Year-Round Incentives

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• Experienced Leader, ideally from an Assistant Housekeeping Manager position.
• Motivational and supportive leadership skills.
• Strong organization of people, time, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping team to ensure cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
• Manage day-to-day operations and compliance with standards.
• Inspire and motivate team to achieve performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail Orientation

Cost Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.

About the Role:

As Housekeeping Manager, you’ll lead your team to create sparkling first impressions and deliver a spotless guest experience every day.

From ensuring bedrooms and public spaces meet the highest standards to managing day-to-day operations, you’ll inspire and motivate your team to achieve excellence. Working closely with Reception and Maintenance, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly and every guest feels welcome from the moment they arrive.

This is a hands-on leadership role with accountability for cost control, compliance, team training and maintaining company and brand standards—all while keeping a keen eye on quality, guest satisfaction, and performance targets.

About You:

• Experienced Leader – You’ve successfully led housekeeping teams or are ready to take the next step from an Assistant Housekeeping Manager position.
• Motivational & Supportive – You inspire your team, communicate clearly, and foster a positive, productive working environment.
• Calm Under Pressure – You manage both the routine and the unexpected with confidence and composure.
• Detail-Focused – You set high standards for yourself and your team and ensure every room and space is perfectly presented.
• Strong Organiser – You manage people, time, stock, and schedules efficiently and effectively.
• Compliance Confident – You’re proficient in health and safety and confident in training others to meet company and compliance standards.
• Cost Conscious – You manage costs smartly, ensuring supplies, laundry, and staffing are kept within budget.

About Us:

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.

At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits:

• Service Excellence Bonus: Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check,
• Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, and get expert financial tips—all in real-time,
• Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break,
• Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants,
• Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs,
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out,
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals,
• Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life,
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
• 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
• Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!
• Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.

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