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