Room Attendant/Housekeeper Cleaner

Dakota Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing lifestyle brand in Leeds seeks dedicated cleaning staff for their hotels and brasseries. Responsibilities include deep cleaning guest bedrooms and bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting, and following safety guidelines. The ideal candidate has at least one year of cleaning experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently. Offering a pay rate of £12.50 per hour with a flexible schedule, this role provides benefits such as discounts, mental health support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Special discounts on stays and dining

Meals on duty

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year working experience in a cleaning role, strongly preferred.
• Self-driven, able to manage tasks independently.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Deep clean guest bedrooms and bathrooms to deliver immaculate spaces.
• Carry out tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, and mopping.
• Maintain knowledge of safe chemical handling guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Independent work

Flexibility

Job description

Job Overview

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for its stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail bars. We have expanded from two boutique hotels in South Queensferry and Glasgow to prime city‑centre locations across Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, with Manchester Airport coming soon.

Responsibilities

• Deep clean guest bedrooms and en‑suite bathrooms, make beds and detail all surfaces to deliver an immaculately clean and welcoming space.
• Carry out tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, polishing, mopping, and lifting items including duvets.
• Take action notes on guest preferences and requests to personalise stays (e.g., provide firm pillows, set up a cot).
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of safe chemical handling guidelines and use cleaning equipment such as steamers.
• Follow health and safety procedures closely, especially those relating to waste handling and manual handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year working experience in a cleaning role, strongly preferred.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work at pace, with a keen eye for detail.
• Self‑driven, able to work alone in guest bedrooms and manage tasks independently.
• Enthusiastic individual who promotes a culture of positivity.
• Task oriented with pride in work and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of the business.
• Demonstrated research of Dakota and a genuine desire to join the team.

Job Details

The pay rate is £12.50 per hour, paid hourly and on a weekly basis. This permanent contract requires a minimum of 18 hours per week, working any three days out of seven, including weekends.

Benefits

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota property.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, including free private mental health support, counselling sessions, video GP consultations and prescription services, plus rewards for shopping vouchers.
• Support from in‑house Mental Health Champions.
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of employment.
• Family‑friendly flexible working options.
• Meals on duty and uniforming.
• Bonuses for recommending friends to join the team and for mentions on TripAdvisor.
• Accredited, certified compliance training provided on employment.
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via the Learning Management System.
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with annual appraisals, objectives, or a Personal Development Plan.
• Opportunities for internal and external training courses, including potential in‑house apprenticeships.

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.