Are you a proven housekeeping leader who thrives on delivering excellence, inspiring teams, and exceeding client expectations?
We have the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping operation in Portsmouth on a 12 month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, drive high standards, and make a real impact within a fast-paced hotel environment.
Working Pattern
40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve operational and service excellence
- Oversee daily housekeeping operations, including stock, linen, equipment, and workflows
- Ensure all health, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Monitor performance, manage budgets, and drive cost efficiencies
- Recruit, train, and coach team members, recognising and developing talent
- Conduct regular room inspections to uphold quality standards and continuous improvement
- Support wider business needs, including attending meetings and preparing reports
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Housekeeper within a hotel environment
- Available to Start in July 2026 for an initial period of 12 months until July 2027
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills
- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and maintain a positive attitude
If you have strong head housekeeping experience and are available to start in July 2026 for a 12 month maternity cover contract, we would love to hear from you.
Our committment
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Lime FMS is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Apply today - we look forward to speaking with you!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £15.48 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portsmouth, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have proven experience as a Head Housekeeper within a hotel environment?
Experience:
- housekeeping leadership: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
