Housekeeping Service Manager

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housekeeping Service Manager for a prestigious client in Belfast. The ideal candidate will oversee a housekeeping team, ensure high cleanliness standards, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. This permanent role offers a salary of £35,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Fantastic additional benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a housekeeping services manager or similar role.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams.
• Skilled in cleaning and janitorial services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance.
• Manage the entire housekeeping team effectively.
• Collaborate with operations to maintain the venue.

Skills

Leadership

Housekeeping expertise

Team development

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Overview

VANRATH is delighted to be assisting an award-winning bespoke Visitor & Events Management company in the recruitment of a Housekeeping Service Manager for their Belfast site.

This position can be worked over a 30 hour week or 40 hour week or between 30-40 hours dependent on the candidate's working hours preference.

Permanent position.

Salary

£35,000 + other Fantastic Additional Benefits (Top Company) & Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

The role will be more focused on supporting standards of housekeeping (e.g. audits of building areas etc) and project planning across the business, but there will be a small element of hands on housekeeping and realistically if the team are short for any reason the successful candidate will need to get their sleeves rolled up and help out.

• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance throughout the interior and exterior of the building and tourist attraction to enhance the visitor experience.
• Manage the entire housekeeping team, including the Supervisor, Team Leader, permanent staff, and casual crew.
• Oversee effective rostering, planning, and scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Operations and Facilities Manager to maintain all areas of the venue.
• Manage operational supplies and coordinate the seamless delivery of internal refreshments.
• Lead, develop, and support the housekeeping team to promote operational excellence.
• Maintain strict compliance with health and safety regulations in a fast-paced environment.

The Ideal Person

• At least 2 years' experience as a housekeeping services manager or similar role within a fast-paced public environment.
• At least 2 years' experience leading and developing diverse teams.
• Skilled in cleaning and janitorial services, recognized expertise in soft service management, particular in specialist housekeeping practices.
• Experience in working collaboratively with external cleaning and facilities contractors.