Head Housekeeper

Location: Garforth, Leeds
Salary: 29,000 - 30,000 per annum + overtime available

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.