Housekeeping Supervisor

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management Ltd. at Holiday Inn Oxford is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to support daily operations and uphold high cleanliness standards across the hotel.

You will lead the housekeeping team, train staff, plan daily schedules, monitor supplies, and coordinate with Front Office and Maintenance to ensure guest rooms and public areas meet our quality expectations. This is a hands‑on supervisory role in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Has experience in housekeeping and is ready to take on a supervisory or leadership role
• Takes pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Enjoys supporting and guiding others in a practical, hands‑on environment
• Communicates clearly, calmly and respectfully with colleagues across departments
• Is well organised and confident managing priorities in a busy setting
• Pays close attention to detail and understands how routine and consistency support quality
• Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, respectful workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the housekeeping team, ensuring cleaning standards and service levels are consistently met
• Train and guide team members, helping them feel confident, capable and clear in their responsibilities
• Plan daily schedules and allocate tasks effectively, ensuring all areas of the hotel are cleaned efficiently and on time
• Inspect guest rooms and public areas regularly to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, ordering replacements when required
• Liaise closely with Front Office, Maintenance and other departments to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction
• Report any maintenance, health or safety concerns promptly and accurately
• Ensure all housekeeping activities comply with health and safety standards and procedures

Job description

Holiday Inn Oxford

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a reliable, organised and people‑focused Housekeeping Supervisor to support the day‑to‑day running of our housekeeping department and help maintain consistently high standards across the hotel.

In this role, you will be a visible and supportive presence for the housekeeping team, providing clear guidance, reassurance and direction throughout the day. Your calm, practical approach will help the team feel confident and supported, ensuring guest rooms and public areas are presented to the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the housekeeping team, ensuring cleaning standards and service levels are consistently met
• Train and guide team members, helping them feel confident, capable and clear in their responsibilities
• Plan daily schedules and allocate tasks effectively, ensuring all areas of the hotel are cleaned efficiently and on time
• Inspect guest rooms and public areas regularly to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, ordering replacements when required
• Liaise closely with Front Office, Maintenance and other departments to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction
• Report any maintenance, health or safety concerns promptly and accurately
• Ensure all housekeeping activities comply with health and safety standards and procedures

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Has experience in housekeeping and is ready to take on a supervisory or leadership role
• Takes pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Enjoys supporting and guiding others in a practical, hands‑on environment
• Communicates clearly, calmly and respectfully with colleagues across departments
• Is well organised and confident managing priorities in a busy setting
• Pays close attention to detail and understands how routine and consistency support quality
• Values teamwork and contributes to a positive, respectful workplace culture

Hotel

The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is ideally situated just off the A34, a mere three miles from Oxford town centre. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service, offering a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.

For those wishing to explore further, Oxford Parkway train station is only a five-minute drive away, providing easy access to London. Additionally, the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is within easy reach.

Many of the University of Oxford’s historic buildings, such as the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren’s Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum, are within walking distance of the hotel. Guests can also take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at the Baroque Blenheim Palace

About Us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.