Head Housekeeper Jobs

Head housekeeper jobs is the title given to the supervisor of all housekeeping staff.  Head housekeeper jobs will be responsible for all aspects of running the department from training and development to rotas and budgeting.  Head housekeeper jobs allocate daily cleaning duties, issue keys, linen, cleaning materials and inspect rooms to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned. It is the responsibility of the head housekeeper to ensure that every detail is attended to and whether cleaning or repairs are required.  Responsibility for replacing damaged items is also part of the head housekeeper jobs remit.

Head housekeeper jobs will liaise with other departments to check availability of rooms or to make sure guests' requests are met quickly.  In large establishments the head housekeeper jobs may manage several floor housekeepers.  In smaller hotels there may only be one head housekeeper.  In either case head housekeeper jobs involves teamwork, motivating and managing staff and on occasion may involve doing the actual cleaning.

In some instances, both the banqueting and front office departments can fall under the remit of the head housekeeper jobs.   It can, therefore, be advantageous for progression if the candidate has experience in these roles.  Head housekeeper jobs are very customer-facing position as well as needing great attention to detail to ensure the maintenance of standards set by the hotel.

Head housekeeper jobs requires:

• Leadership skills
• The ability to recruit, train, motivate and lead staff
• Good communication
• Strong organisational skills
• A practical approach and an eye for detail

Head housekeeper jobs work unsocial hours as accommodation needs to be available 24 hours a day.  They must be prepared to start work early and often have to work shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Salary rates for head housekeeper jobs vary according to the type, size and location of the hotel however in general head housekeeper jobs may earn upwards of £18,000.  Additional payments for working overtime or unsociable hours may apply.