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Executive Housekeeper
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Executive Housekeeper
Executive Housekeeping Manager – Manchester Deansgate Hotel (InterContinental)
At the heart of this iconic Manchester Deansgate Hotel—nestled in the Beetham Tower—we’re seeking a visionary Executive Housekeeping Manager to elevate standards, inspire excellence, and lead a team dedicated to immersive luxury. As part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, you’ll join a hotel redefining hospitality by blending modern sophistication with the vibrant spirit of Manchester.
Our hotel offers:
- 279 elegantly designed rooms with breathtaking skyline views
- Cloud 23 – a stunning sky bar perched 23 floors up
- 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant for refined dining experiences
- Indoor pool and fitness centre
- 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 sq ft of event space
- A seamless blend of luxury, culture, and service—with a scheduled transition to InterContinental by 2027
About the Role
Join the foremost standards-driven Housekeeping Department, leading efforts to deliver impeccable guest experiences and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Your exceptional ability to juggle guest needs with seamless execution is at the core of this exciting role. As you take charge, expect to:
- Lead and mentor the Housekeeping Team, supported by the Director of Operations, to maintain impeccable standards
- Develop and optimise the housekeeping rota, balancing efficiency, staff satisfaction, and operational budget alignment
- Recruit, onboard, and retain talent, reducing turnover while continuously motivating your team
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employees to share insights and ideas
- Collaborate seamlessly with other hotel departments, fostering a united front in pursuit of Hotel-wide goals
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Key Requirements
We’re on the hunt for the ultimate service leader—a passionate, detail-oriented manager who embodies IHG’s unwavering commitment to guest excellence.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Proven senior Housekeeping management experience within hospitality, demonstrating exemplary leadership
- Exceptional attention to detail—ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and inventory compliance
- Superior organisational and time-management abilities to cope with high-pressure hospitality demands
- Compelling communication skills—ability to engage, train, and resolve issues efficiently with staff and cross-departmental teams
- Health, safety & budget acumen—proven track record in adhering to regulations while efficiently managing expenses
Benefits & Perks
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we celebrate the uniqueness of every team member through tailored benefits designed to empower your career, wellbeing, and personal growth. Enjoy:
Financial & Career Development
- Guaranteed annual salary of £45,000
- Flexible hours, paid time off, and subsidised unsocial-hour travel support
- A free meal allowance, enhanced sick pay, and :+2 days paid volunteer leave annually
- Unrivalled global career progression—ranked as "Best Employer 2025" in the UK (Mercer)
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Perks & Privileges
- Lifetime discounts on accomodation, meals, and drinks at 6,000+ IHG hotels worldwide
- Generous ‘Friends & Family’ rates and exclusive deals on experiences, supermarket shopping, and retailers
- Access to a dedicated career portal for continuous training and development programmes
Wellbeing & Worklife Balance
- Elite maternity/paternity leave provisions with competitive pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for professional support when needed
- Mental health first-aiders on-site to promote a safe, supportive environment
Culture & Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing equal opportunities, access, and adjustments to ensure a smooth recruitment process. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, inclusive culture—where every individual contributes to a fair and empowering workplace environment for all.
Equal opportunity is the IHG ethos. Unconscious bias training anchors our recruitment process, ensuring fairness for all. Your mérite is what matters to us.
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