Housekeeping Jobs

If you take pride in creating spotless, welcoming spaces and have a keen eye for detail, a housekeeping job in the hospitality industry could be the ideal career path for you.

Housekeepers play an essential role in ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable and positive experience,  whether that’s in a luxury hotel, serviced apartment, or private residence.

At Stafffinders, we work with leading hotels, resorts, and facilities management companies across the UK to recruit skilled and reliable Housekeepers. Whether you’re seeking a permanent role, temporary work, or seasonal opportunities, we’ll help you find a position that suits your lifestyle and experience.

What Does a Housekeeper Do?

A Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within guest rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas. This hands-on role is vital to the smooth operation of any hospitality business and has a direct impact on customer satisfaction.Typical responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and sanitising guest rooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces.

• Changing bed linens and making beds to brand standards.

• Dusting, vacuuming, and polishing furniture and fittings.

• Replenishing toiletries, towels, and amenities.

• Reporting maintenance issues or damages to supervisors.

• Maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Ensuring health, safety, and hygiene standards are met.

• Supporting laundry and linen operations as required.

In hotels and larger establishments, Housekeepers often work within a dedicated housekeeping team, while in smaller venues or private households, they may handle all cleaning and organisation duties independently.

Skills and Qualities for Housekeeping Jobs

To succeed in a Housekeeping role, you’ll need a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time efficiently. The role can be physically demanding, so good stamina and a positive attitude are essential.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Attention to detail and high cleaning standards.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• The ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• A friendly, professional attitude toward guests and colleagues.

• Discretion and respect for privacy when cleaning occupied rooms.

• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility with working hours.

• Basic knowledge of cleaning products, safety procedures, and hygiene regulations.

Housekeepers are the backbone of any hospitality operation, and employers greatly value those who can deliver consistent quality and reliability.

How to Start a Career in Housekeeping

You don’t need formal qualifications to begin a career in Housekeeping, though experience in cleaning, hospitality, or customer service can be beneficial. Many employers provide on-the-job training to ensure staff are familiar with cleaning techniques, health and safety procedures, and brand standards.

For those looking to advance, there are clear career progression paths within hospitality, from Room Attendant to Housekeeping Supervisor, Head Housekeeper, or Executive Housekeeper roles. Training in management, health and safety, or hospitality operations can further enhance career opportunities.