Head Housekeeper — 3 Month Temporary Cover
Full time
Temporary
Key Details
* Salary: £16.58 per hour
* Location: Leicester, LE1
* Working pattern: Full-time, 40 hours per week (5 days a week). This is a temporary cover role commencing 13 June 2026 for a period of 3 months.
About the role
We are looking for a proven housekeeping leader to step in and lead, inspire and deliver excellence during a short-term absence cover period. You will thrive on delivering exceptional standards, motivating teams and exceeding client expectations.
What you'll be doing
* Leading, motivating and developing your team to achieve operational and client service excellence
* Managing daily housekeeping operations including stock, linen, equipment and workflows
* Maintaining health, safety and compliance standards
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
* Monitoring performance, managing budgets and optimising cost efficiencies
* Recruiting, training and coaching team members, recognising and developing talent
* Conducting regular room inspections to maintain quality and drive continuous improvement
* Supporting business needs by providing site expertise, attending meetings and preparing reports
What you'll bring
* Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper, Deputy Head Housekeeper or Senior Supervisor in a hotel environment — essential, minimum 1 year required
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills
* Experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance
* Strong knowledge of health and safety and compliance standards
* Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
* Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude
* Ability to reliably commute to Leicester LE1
* Available to commence 13 June 2026
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