Head Housekeeper

Company: LJ Recruitment

Location:
London
London

Date Posted: 2025-08-17 14:00:36

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

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Head Housekeeper - West London/Middlesex

£32,000 per annumDelivering Exceptional Housekeeping Standards

A leading provider of outsourced housekeeping services to hotels across the UK is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to manage operations at a busy site in West London/Middlesex. The successful candidate will take ownership of the housekeeping function, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, team performance, and compliance with operational standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a motivated team, develop people, and contribute to a high-quality guest experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Role Overview:

The Head Housekeeper is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the housekeeping department. This includes managing a team, ensuring quality and safety standards, delivering training, and achieving performance and budget targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage, and inspire the housekeeping team to meet high service standards.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with hotel management and staff.
  • Conduct regular room and floor inspections to ensure consistent quality.
  • Monitor site budgets and contribute to cost efficiency.
  • Report weekly performance updates to the Operations Manager.
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and development of the on-site team.
  • Ensure team members are trained, productive, and supported through coaching and mentoring.
  • Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
  • Promote professionalism, reliability, and a positive team culture.

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper or similar supervisory role in hospitality.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Confident using IT systems for scheduling, reporting, and team management.
  • Skilled in delivering training and maintaining health and safety standards.
  • Flexible, proactive, and approachable, with a professional attitude and a sense of humour.

Benefits:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous Holiday entitlement
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Discounts with major retailers
  • Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing support
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Life insurance

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled housekeeping professional to step into a leadership role and drive standards at a well-established hospitality site in Middlesex.

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