Housekeeping Supervisor

Rockliffe; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockliffe, a 5-star luxury resort set on a historic estate near Darlington, is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join the team. You will lead the daily housekeeping operation, coach the team to deliver the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across bedrooms and public areas, and coordinate with Reception and other departments to ensure seamless guest service.

This permanent role offers a hands-on, supervisory environment and the opportunity to contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping in luxury hotel or resort.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Attention to detail and high standards.
• Ability to work hands-on and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily housekeeping operations and room allocations.
• Inspect bedrooms and public areas for cleanliness and presentation.
• Lead by example, cleaning when needed.
• Set daily objectives and provide guidance to the team.
• Coach and train team members to maintain 5-star standards.
• Communicate VIP arrivals and special requests to relevant departments.
• Monitor stock and manage costs without compromising quality.
• Ensure health, safety, hygiene, and data protection procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team-leading

Attention to detail

Luxury hotel experience

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £13.15 per hour

Rockliffe

Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe is a five-star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities.

Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience refined fine dining, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence.

Housekeeping Supervisor

Location: Darlington

Salary: £13.15 per hour

“Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team.”

At Rockliffe, exceptional standards are at the heart of the guest experience. From beautifully presented bedrooms to immaculate public areas, our Housekeeping team plays a vital role in creating the luxury experience our guests and members expect.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Housekeeping Supervisor to join our team and help us consistently deliver the exceptional standards associated with a 5 Star resort.

This is a hands-on supervisory role, perfect for someone who has a genuine eye for detail, takes pride in exceptional standards and, importantly, enjoys bringing out the best in others.

Working closely with our Executive Housekeeper and Deputy Housekeeper, you'll help lead the day-to-day operation, support and develop the team and ensure every bedroom and guest area is presented beautifully.

What will you be doing?

No two days in Housekeeping are quite the same. As Housekeeping Supervisor, you'll help coordinate the daily operation while remaining visible and hands-on with the team.

You’ll:

• Support the Executive Housekeeper and Deputy Housekeeper with the smooth running of the Housekeeping department and deputise when required.


• Coordinate daily room allocations and responsibilities, ensuring the team understands the day's priorities, guest requirements and special requests.


• Inspect bedrooms and public areas, ensuring our exacting cleanliness and presentation standards are consistently achieved.


• Lead from the front, supporting the team with cleaning bedrooms and public areas when required.


• Set clear daily objectives and provide direction, encouragement and support throughout the shift.


• Coach and train team members on the job, celebrating great performance and addressing areas where additional support is needed.


• Ensure VIP arrivals, special occasions and individual guest requests are communicated and prepared to the required standard.


• Work closely with Reception and other departments to coordinate guest arrivals, departures and room priorities.


• Identify and report maintenance issues promptly and follow through to ensure they are addressed.


• Manage guest requests and concerns professionally, taking ownership and finding appropriate solutions.


• Monitor housekeeping stock and supplies, helping to minimise waste and control costs without compromising quality.


• Ensure lost property is handled, recorded and stored correctly.


• Support laundry operations and ensure all guest property is treated with the utmost care and discretion.


• Ensure health & safety, hygiene, security and data protection procedures are followed at all times.

About you

We're looking for someone who understands that exceptional housekeeping isn't simply about cleanliness, it's about consistency, detail and pride.

You’ll ideally have previous experience within Housekeeping, with supervisory or team‑leading experience within a luxury hotel or resort environment being an advantage.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who:

• Has an exceptional eye for detail and takes pride in delivering the highest standards.


• Leads by example and isn't afraid to be hands‑on alongside the team.


• Enjoys developing people through coaching, encouragement and constructive feedback.


• Can organise and prioritise a busy workload while remaining calm under pressure.


• Communicates confidently and professionally with guests, colleagues and managers.


• Understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality within a luxury environment.


• Has strong time‑management and organisational skills.


• Is commercially aware and understands the importance of controlling stock, reducing waste and working efficiently.


• Takes ownership of problems and follows them through to resolution.
  
• Understands how every detail contributes to the overall guest experience.

For us, it's the room that feels perfect before the guest can identify why.

It's noticing the fingerprint on a mirror that somebody else has missed. Recognising that a guest has requested something different and making sure it's ready before they arrive. Spotting a maintenance issue and taking ownership of getting it resolved.

And, as a Supervisor, it's also about people.

It's setting your team up for a successful shift, being clear about expectations, recognising excellent work and stepping in to help when things get busy.

You’ll be responsible for helping us maintain our standards, but you’ll also play an important part in creating a team that takes genuine pride in achieving them.

If you're an experienced Housekeeping professional who loves high standards, enjoys developing others and wants to play an important role in delivering an exceptional 5 Star guest experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Rockliffe team and help us make every detail count.

Why Join?

To be part of a fantastic team within a premium hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

• A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months)


• Pension Scheme (Aegon)


• Hospitality Rewards Scheme


• Life Assurance (Legal & General)


• Selected Discounts Across the Resort


• Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service


• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)


• Staff Meals


• Uniform Laundry Service

“Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team”