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🛎️ Hospitality & Catering · Schulte European Group

Head Housekeeper

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Set along the stunning Antrim coastline, Marine Ballycastle is a welcoming coastal retreat where authentic hospitality and memorable guest experiences come to life.

We exist to create unforgettable experiences for every guest, every time. For our housekeeping team, this means delivering exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, and comfort—ensuring every room and every space feels welcoming, cared for, and ready to impress.

What You’ll Do

As Head Housekeeper, you will lead the housekeeping function, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and efficiency across all guest rooms and public areas.

You will be responsible for:

  • Leading, motivating, and developing the housekeeping team to deliver exceptional standards
  • Managing daily operations including room allocation, inspections, and productivity levels
  • Ensuring all bedrooms and public areas are maintained to the highest standard at all times
  • Implementing and maintaining cleaning standards, procedures, and quality checks
  • Managing stock control, ordering, and cost control within departmental budgets
  • Working closely with Reception and Maintenance to ensure seamless guest experiences
  • Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene standards
  • Handling guest feedback and resolving any concerns promptly and professionally
  • Supporting recruitment, training, and ongoing development of the housekeeping team
What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a strong, hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards and creating a positive, high-performing team environment.

You’ll have:

  • Previous experience in a housekeeping leadership role within a hotel environment
  • A strong eye for detail and a passion for high standards
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
  • A proactive, solution-focused approach
  • Flexibility to work across a 7-day operation, including weekends and holidays
The Perks

We recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of our team with a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Free uniform
  • Meals whilst on duty
  • Opportunities for training and career development
  • Discounts on hotel stays and dining for you and your loved ones
  • Celebratory team events and long-service recognition
  • A fun, inclusive, and supportive team environment
Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the diversity of our people and are committed to building a culture where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and without bias—in line with our REACH values.

Right to Work

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Documentation will be required at interview stage in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

About Us

Marine Ballycastle is an independently owned hotel, managed by Schulte Hospitality Group—bringing together the character of a local destination with the expertise and standards of an established international operator.

What this role involves

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Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
34 to 42 variable
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