IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS HEAD HOUSEKEEPER, DEPUTY HEAD HOUSEKEEPER, OR SENIOR HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR EXPERIENCE WITHIN A HOTEL ENVIRONMENT.
Applications from candidates without relevant hotel housekeeping leadership experience will NOT be considered. This is a senior housekeeping management role and requires proven experience leading housekeeping teams within a hotel setting.
Are you a proven housekeeping leader who thrives on delivering excellence, inspiring teams, and exceeding client expectations?
We're looking for a temporary Head Housekeeper to step in and lead, inspire, and deliver excellence during a short-term absence cover period.
Location: Leicester LE1
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days per week
Pay Rate: £17.06 per hour
Contract Details
Please note: This is a temporary cover role for 3 months, commencing 10th July 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve operational and client service excellence
- Manage daily housekeeping operations, including stock, linen, equipment, and workflows
- Maintain health, safety, and compliance standards
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Monitor performance, manage budgets, and optimise cost efficiencies
- Recruit, train, and coach team members, recognising and developing talent
- Conduct regular room inspections to maintain quality and drive continuous improvement
- Support business needs by providing site expertise, attending meetings, and preparing reports
Essential Requirements - To be considered for this role, you MUST have:
- A minimum of 1 year's experience as a Head Housekeeper, Deputy Head Housekeeper, or Senior Housekeeping Supervisor within a hotel environment
- Experience leading and developing housekeeping teams
- Strong 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
- The ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and maintain a positive attitude
Applications that do not demonstrate the required hotel housekeeping leadership experience will be automatically rejected.
Experience Required
Head Housekeeper / Deputy Head Housekeeper / Senior Housekeeping Supervisor in a hotel environment: Minimum 1 year (Required)
Our Commitment
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.
Please only apply if you have the required hotel housekeeping leadership experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £17.06 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute to Leicester LE1 postcode?
- How soon are you available to start?
- Are you happy with a 3 month contract?
Experience:
- Hotel Head Housekeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
