Luxury Hotel Executive Head Housekeeper

Mint People; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

NEST pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Monthly gratuities

Spa membership

Staff discounts

Discounted room rates

Meals on duty

30-minute paid break

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Mint People is seeking an experienced Executive Head Housekeeper to lead a luxury hotel’s housekeeping team near Skipton. You will take overall responsibility for standards and guest satisfaction, directing a large team including supervisors, room attendants, and public areas staff.

You will manage budgets, rota planning, training, and health & safety compliance, while collaborating with maintenance and operations to ensure exceptional property presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Executive Head Housekeeper in 4-star or similar hotels.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• IT literate with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise housekeeping operations across all areas of the property.
• Hold full P&L accountability for the Housekeeping Department.
• Manage weekly rota budgets for housekeeping, laundry, and public areas.
• Conduct weekly property walks with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Deliver ongoing training to maintain service excellence.
• Ensure cleanliness standards across hotel, spa, and external spaces.
• Oversee external laundry operations, including invoicing and cost auditing.
• Maintain resources, equipment, and stock levels for the department.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure operational efficiency of all rooms.
• Support the Operations Manager and contribute to CAPEX initiatives.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Mint People is seeking an experienced Executive Head Housekeeper to lead a luxury hotel’s housekeeping team near Skipton. You will take overall responsibility for standards and guest satisfaction, directing a large team including supervisors, room attendants, and public areas staff.

You will manage budgets, rota planning, training, and health & safety compliance, while collaborating with maintenance and operations to ensure exceptional property presentation.