Head Housekeeper

11 Cadogan Gardens, London (South West), London, SW3 2RJ



What's In It For You?

  • Tronc paid monthly
  • 30 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Regular team events and appreciation days
  • Free team meals
  • Awards of Excellence recognition 
  • 25% discount on all Food & Beverage
  • Length of service gifts
  • Team referral scheme 
  • Health cash plan
  • Team rate at our Iconic Luxury Hotels, London and Regional and Relais & Chateux properties
  • Friends and Family rate at our Iconic Luxury Hotels
  • Employee assistance programme
  • …and so much more.

Aim of the Role

Lead and inspire the Housekeeping teams across 11 Cadogan Gardens, The Apartments & The Chelsea Townhouse to deliver exceptional cleanliness, comfort, and presentation throughout the hotel, ensuring guests experience the highest standards of luxury and care.

Below are some of the Responsibilities;

  • Maintain brand standards for guest rooms, public areas, and staff facilities.
  • Ensure secure key handling and uphold guest privacy and safety.
  • Work with Operations and General Managers on budgets and business plans.
  • Recruit, train, and develop the team; conduct inductions and performance reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, and COSHH regulations.
  • Efficiently manage housekeeping payroll, stock control, supplier relationships, and monthly inventory reporting.
  • Oversee PPM and Spring Clean schedules; maintain accurate logs and inventories.
  • Foster collaboration with Maintenance and Front Office teams.

Essential Criteria

  • Previous senior housekeeping experience within luxury/boutique five star hotels.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of health & safety regulations.
  • Ability to manage budgets and supplier relationships.

Desirable

  • Hospitality or housekeeping qualifications (NVQ, SVQ, diploma).
  • AA Red Star experience in luxury/boutique hotels.
  • Previous working with Forbes standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, apply now—we’d love to hear from you!

11 Cadogan Gardens is a truly iconic 19th century boutique hotel in the heart of fashionable Chelsea. Behind its traditional Victorian facade lies a wealth of tradition, heritage and intrigue. This unique London hotel prides itself on giving guests a quintessentially British experience that exceeds every expectation.