Head Housekeeper
Location: Garforth, Leeds
Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 per annum + overtime available
Delivering Exceptional Housekeeping Standards
A leading provider of outsourced housekeeping services to hotels across the UK is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead operations at a busy hotel site in Garforth, Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven housekeeping professional to take full ownership of the department, lead a dedicated team, and ensure outstanding cleanliness and service standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Role Overview
As Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the housekeeping department. You will lead, motivate, and develop your team while ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational performance are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and inspire the housekeeping team to deliver exceptional service standards
Build and maintain strong working relationships with hotel management and on-site teams
Carry out regular room and floor inspections to ensure quality and consistency
Manage site budgets and support cost control and efficiency
Produce weekly performance reports for the Operations Manager
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of team members
Coach and mentor staff to maximise productivity and engagement
Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies
Promote a positive, professional, and reliable team culture
Candidate Profile
Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a senior supervisory housekeeping role
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident using IT systems for rotas, reporting, and team management
Strong knowledge of training delivery and health & safety standards
Flexible, proactive, approachable, and professional, with a positive attitude
What's on Offer
Salary of £29,000 - £30,000 per annum
Overtime available
Private medical insurance
Generous holiday entitlement
Comprehensive training and ongoing development
Clear career progression opportunities
Retail discounts with major brands
Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing support
Workplace pension scheme
Life insurance
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced housekeeping professional to step into a leadership role at a well-established hospitality site in Garforth, Leeds, and make a real impact on quality and team performance
