Head Housekeeper

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