Do you strive for the best and encourage and support your team to do the same?
Are you experienced in supervising a housekeeping team while also being happy to get hands-on and lead by example?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About us
Lime FMS is a trusted provider of professional housekeeping services to hotels across the UK. We work closely with our hotel partners to create welcoming, spotless spaces where guests feel instantly at home. Clean rooms, happy guests, strong partnerships — that’s what we do best.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Head Housekeeper to join our busy hotel team in Taunton.
This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of housekeeping. You will play a key part in supporting the Head Housekeeper, supervising the team, checking room standards, and ensuring our guests receive the highest level of service.
The successful candidate will have experience supporting a housekeeping team and maintaining excellent hotel room standards. You must be a proactive team player who is happy to get stuck in, multitask, and support wherever needed, whether that’s supervising colleagues, carrying out room attendant duties, completing checks, or helping the team achieve daily targets.
No two days will be the same, so we are looking for someone who is flexible, positive, organised, and enjoys working as part of a friendly and dedicated team. You will lead by example, motivate others, and help create a welcoming environment where everyone works together to deliver exceptional results.
The hotel is situated a short drive from Taunton's vibrant town centre, just off the M5 motorway, with a bus stop right outside the hotel.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of room attendants, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained at all times
- Carry out room attendant duties when required, supporting the team during busy periods
- Complete room checks and ensure standards are consistently achieved
- Motivate, encourage, and develop the housekeeping team
- Lead by example and promote a positive team culture
- Support the Head Housekeeper with daily operations and any additional tasks required
- Assist with training and supporting new team members
Lime FMS Benefits
- Life insurance
- Company Wellbeing Hub
- Pension scheme
- Early access to your salary (daily, weekly, or fortnightly – your choice)
- Confidential mental health support
- Long-term career progression opportunities
Hotel Perks
- Free on-site parking*
- Free access to the gym, swimming pool, sauna, and jacuzzi*
- Discounted hotel stays (Employee Rate & Friends & Family Rate)*
- Excellent transport links, including Park & Ride bus services (bus stop 5 minutes from the hotel)
*All hotel perks offered are subject to change without notice and are provided at the hotels discretion.
Please note: Exact working days and hours will be discussed and agreed during the interview.
At Lime FMS, we value diversity and pride ourselves on our inclusive working culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
