Head Housekeeper
hace 4 días
Colchester
Head Housekeeper Colchester | Single-Site Hotel £31,800 per annum 40 hours per week | 5 days out of 7 About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead operations at a busy hotel site in Colchester. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on delivering high standards, building strong teams, and driving continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing • Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing housekeeping team, • Managing day-to-day operations including linen, stock, equipment, and workflows, • Ensuring excellent cleanliness standards through regular room inspections, • Maintaining health & safety compliance at all times, • Building strong, professional relationships with clients, • Monitoring performance, managing budgets, and driving cost efficiencies, • Recruiting, training, and coaching team members to reach their full potential, • Supporting business growth through reporting, meetings, and site expertise What We're Looking For • Proven experience in a senior housekeeping role within a hotel environment, • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams, • Confident communicator with good IT skills, • Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance, • Solid understanding of health & safety regulations, • A calm, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work under pressure Desirable (Not Essential) • Knowledge of HR processes, recruitment, and workforce planning, • Experience using housekeeping or operational management systems, • Flexibility to support other sites when needed The Right Person Will Be • Honest, reliable, and professional, • A positive team player who leads by example, • Passionate about developing others, • Focused on continuous improvement and high standards What's in It for You? • Career development and progression opportunities, • Private medical insurance, • Full training and ongoing support, • Early access to a portion of earned wages, • Wellbeing support & confidential mental health assistance, • 5.6 weeks' holiday (pro rata), • Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility), • Life insurance after qualifying period If you're a motivated housekeeping professional ready to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.