Housekeeping Supervisor

HC Facility Management Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel support services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Floor Supervisor to manage housekeeping operations. The candidate will oversee the cleanliness of hotel premises, ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction and efficient team coordination. The role requires prior supervisory experience in hospitality and strong knowledge of housekeeping operations. Additionally, it offers a flexible working schedule, comprehensive training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 28 days paid holidays

Permanent job with flexible hours

Free lunch on duty

Career progression opportunities

Pension enrolment after 3 months

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in hospitality, specifically in housekeeping.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a busy housekeeping department ensuring cleanliness.
• Organise staff rotas and support the Head Housekeeper.
• Maintain high standards of guest satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience in hospitality

Team coordination skills

Strong time management skills

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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

Hours of work: 0-40 hours per week / Available to work some weekends.

Company Overview

HotelCare, the UK's foremost hotel 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 Package

We offer a benefits package including

• Up to 28 days paid holidays.
• 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 a Floor Supervisor, your role involves overseeing a busy housekeeping department. You will work alongside a team to ensure cleanliness throughout guest and hotel premises while maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction and efficiency in collaboration with the Head Housekeeper.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in fast paced high energy environment and checking the quality of rooms.
• Organising staff rotas.
• Working closely with the supervisory team to support the Head Housekeeper.
• Supporting the Housekeeping team with ongoing training and development.
• Maintaining the standards set by HotelCare and our client at all times.
• Meeting daily targets.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and record any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.

Person Specification

Experience

• Prior supervisory experience in hospitality, specifically in housekeeping or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations and team coordination skills.

Skills and Knowledge

• Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• A ‘Can Do’ attitude.
• Adaptability to organisational needs.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Capability to provide excellent customer service.
• Self-motivation and accountability.
• Ability to work confidentially and with integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and to follow instructions.
• Awareness of safety regulations and compliance.

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.