Deputy Head Housekeeper

PIG Hotel Group; Honiton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Honiton is seeking a Deputy Head Housekeeper to support the Head Housekeeper in managing a dedicated housekeeping team. The role involves ensuring exceptional cleanliness standards and facilitating team development. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay and a range of perks including free stays and discounts. Join us and help create memorable experiences for our guests.

Benefits

Staff stays – free B&B

35% discount on food, beverages & treatments

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)

Take home goods – cost price

Free access to GP and counselling services

Learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Head Housekeeping or within a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Housekeeper in leading the housekeeping team.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness across all areas.
• Liaise with maintenance and manage linen supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team development

Job description

Location: THE PIG-at Combe, Honiton, EX14 3AD

Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour (OTE: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, including tronc).

Hours: 35 hours per week, over 5 days.

We are currently looking for a Deputy Head Housekeeper to support our Head Housekeeper with the efficient running of our housekeeping team.

Some may say the housekeeping team are the backbone of the hotel operation. For our housekeeping team it is not just about making beds, it is about having an eye for detail and ensuring that our guests have a memorable experience.

As Deputy Head Housekeeper you will be assisting the Head Housekeeper by supporting and developing a team of Room Attendants and Linen Porters. You will be required to set example, encourage their development, and carry out monthly performance reviews. You will be proactive and hand‑on, leading the team from the front‑line to deliver exceptional levels of standards across all areas of the hotel.

On a day to day basis, you will play a key role with the preparation and cleanliness of all bedrooms and public areas. In the absence of the Head Housekeeper, you will take responsibility for ensuring the condition of all furnishings, fittings and equipment. You will need to liaise with the maintenance team and manage all linen, deliveries & stock.

Experience as a Deputy Head Housekeeping or within a similar role is preferred.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:

• Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.