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Housekeeper job description

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Use this free Housekeeper job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.

What does a Housekeeper do?

A Housekeeper keeps rooms and spaces clean and welcoming — cleaning, tidying, and preparing areas to a high standard in hotels, venues, or homes.

Housekeeper responsibilities

  • Clean and prepare rooms and common areas
  • Change linen and make beds to standard
  • Restock amenities and supplies
  • Report maintenance issues and lost property
  • Handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely
  • Follow schedules and quality checklists

Housekeeper requirements

Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.

  • Must have: Attention to detail and high standards
  • Must have: Reliability and physical stamina
  • Must have: Ability to work independently and quickly
  • Must have: A trustworthy, discreet manner
  • Nice to have: Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience
  • Nice to have: Hotel or hospitality background
  • Nice to have: Availability for weekends

Housekeeper job description template

Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.

Housekeeper
[Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time]

ABOUT THE ROLE
A Housekeeper keeps rooms and spaces clean and welcoming — cleaning, tidying, and preparing areas to a high standard in hotels, venues, or homes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Clean and prepare rooms and common areas
• Change linen and make beds to standard
• Restock amenities and supplies
• Report maintenance issues and lost property
• Handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely
• Follow schedules and quality checklists

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Must have:
• Attention to detail and high standards
• Reliability and physical stamina
• Ability to work independently and quickly
• A trustworthy, discreet manner
Nice to have:
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience
• Hotel or hospitality background
• Availability for weekends

WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary: [range]
• [Benefits, flexibility, growth]

HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].

Tips to attract the best candidates

  1. Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
  2. Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
  3. Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
  4. Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.

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