Deputy Head Housekeeper

HC Facility Management Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel management provider is seeking a Deputy Head Housekeeper in Leeds. In this role, you will utilize your management experience and commitment to excellence to assist in overseeing a dynamic housekeeping department. Responsibilities include supporting the Head Housekeeper, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring a productive team environment. Competitive benefits including flexible hours and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Up to 28 days paid leave

Flexible working hours

Free lunch on duty

Full on-site training

Career progression opportunities

Automatic pension enrolment

Recognition and incentives

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar housekeeping role.
• Leadership experience in hospitality, specifically in housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Housekeeper in managing a busy housekeeping department.
• Be the contact for the General Manager and Senior Management in the Head Housekeeper's absence.
• Maintain standards set by HotelCare and the client.
• Commercial awareness and cost control.
• Comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

High standards and motivation for quality

Strong time management

Experience in Housekeeping

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Hands-on support willingness

Job description

Responsible To: Line Manager
Direct Reports: 0
Key Relationships: Coworkers, Guests, and Line Manager

Hours of Work: 16 hours per week (contracted).
Please note: You will work 2 days as Deputy Housekeeping Supervisor and an additional 3 days as a Room Attendant.

Contract end date: 31/08/2026.

Company Overview

HotelCare, the UK's foremost hotelavenport support services provider, boasts over 30 years of experience serving up to 200 plus hotels nationwide. Offering premium staff and services, including cleaning over 10,000 rooms daily and catering to various sectors such as apartments, leisure facilities, public areas, and corporate offices, we collaborate with ICE UKand Abbe ltdto introduce sustainable cleaning solutions, reducing our carbon footprint while upholding quality service.

Benefits

• Up to 28 days paid সাংহ
• A permanent job with flexible working hours.
• Free Lunch on duty (site dependant).
• Full on-site training.
• Salary Finance with exclusive rates – access to loans or wage advances (available once probation is complete).
• Career progression with the opportunity to undertake a HotelCare Apprenticeship.
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension, after 3 months’ service.
• Recognition, incentives and awards.

Job Overview

As Deputy Head Housekeeper, you will utilise your management experience, commitment to excellence, and positive approach to assist the Head Housekeeper in efficiently overseeing a dynamic housekeeping department and improving team productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in a fast paced high energy environment assisting the Head Housekeeper with the management of a busy housekeeping department.
• Being the first point of contact for the Hotel General Manager and Senior Management team within the hotel in the absence of the Head Housekeeper.
• Maintaining the standards set by HotelCare and our client at all times.
• belirtile daily targets.
• Commercial awareness and cost control capabilities.
• Complying with all company health and safety policies, and reporting/recording any maintenance issues, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries to ensure adherence to the standards required for QA audits and jornalistas audits.

Gan h3>Person Specification

Experience

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in hospitality, with a focus on housekeeping operations.

Skills and Knowledge

• High standards and motivated by a passion for quality.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience working within a Housekeeping environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to work.
• A `Can-do` Attitude.
• A hands‑on approach and willingness to provide support with cleaning rooms.
• Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Flexibility

• You may be required to work different and/or additional hours of work (from those to which you have been previously notified in respect of any period) and carry out additional reasonable tasks to meet the needs of the Company and their clients.