Head housekeeper Work, Jobs in Ambleside (with Salaries)

Head Housekeeper
The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa —Ambleside
- £34,368 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Quality control
- Cleaning
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Housekeeper - Live In
The Wordsworth —Grasmere
- Up to £29,149 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Team management
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Room Attendant
Crerar Hotels —Ambleside
- £12.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Employee assistance programme
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Room Attendant
Langdale Chase —Windermere
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Guest services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Housekeeping Manager
Another Place, The Lake —Penrith
- £32,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Hotel
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Housekeeping Supervisor
The Wordsworth —Grasmere
- £12.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Cleaning
- Guest services
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Housekeeper - Cleaner / step up checker
Godfrey Group Facilities —Keswick
- £80 - £100 a day
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- In-person
- Hotel experience
- Free parking
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House keeper Full or Part time
The Queens Head Tirril —Tirril
- £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Free parking
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9d
Seasonal Housekeeper/Cleaner
Godfrey Group Facilities —Penrith
- From £13 an hour
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- In-person
- Hotel experience
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Head Housekeeper

The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa -
Ambleside

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£34,368 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hotel and accommodations experience
Housekeeping coordination
Hotel housekeeping department experience
Quality control
Staff training
Cleaning
Professional development mentoring
Training & development
Team motivation leadership
Learning and development experience
Communication skills
Hospitality management

Full job description

We are seeking an accomplished Head Housekeeper to lead and elevate our housekeeping operation. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for safeguarding the presentation, cleanliness, and overall guest environment across the hotel. It offers an opportunity to shape standards, develop a high-performing team, and contribute meaningfully to the wider guest experience.

The Role

As Head Housekeeper, you will take full operational responsibility for the housekeeping department, ensuring exceptional standards are consistently delivered across all bedrooms and public areas. You will lead from the front — setting expectations, inspiring your team, and driving a culture of pride, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You will bring:

Proven experience managing a housekeeping department, ideally within a quality hotel environment
Strong, visible leadership with the ability to motivate, engage and develop a team
A meticulous eye for detail and an uncompromising commitment to high standards
A calm, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced operational setting
A passion for delivering exceptional guest service and genuine hospitality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in training, coaching and developing team members
Flexibility, resilience and a proactive mindset

Key Responsibilities

Leading and managing the housekeeping team to deliver consistently outstanding cleanliness standards
Overseeing daily operations, room inspections and public area presentation
Driving quality control processes and ensuring readiness in line with occupancy demands
Monitoring and controlling stock levels of linen
Reporting and coordinating maintenance issues efficiently
Building team morale and embedding a culture of excellence and accountability
Delivering structured training and supporting team development

What We Offer

Share of monthly gratuities
Employee Assistance Programme via Hospitality Action
Preferential Bed & Breakfast rates across the Classic Lodges portfolio
Discounted food and beverage when staying within the group
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Access to professional development, accredited training courses and apprenticeships
Recognition programmes including Employee of the Quarter, Long Service Awards and Group Annual Awards
Use of the onsite leisure facilities

This is a live out position. Live in could be available with a monthly deduction for accommodation.

This role would be full-time, over 5 days a week to include weekends, reflecting the nature of a luxury hospitality operation.

If you are an experienced housekeeping leader seeking to make a tangible impact within a luxury hotel, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Pay: £34,368.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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