Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 22 May 2026
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Up to £12.96 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 20 June 2026
• Location: Saint Ives, England, TR26 2EA
• Company: St Austell Brewery Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2723577

Summary

Pedn Olva sits just thirty feet above sapphire waters and is flanked by golden sands, enjoying spectacular views towards St Ives harbour and across the bay.

You'll be working at a landmark hotel that attracts visitors and locals alike to its scenic bar and sun-drenched terraces. St Ives itself is a stunning location that boasts a collection of glorious beaches, with quaint streets and alleys dotted with art galleries, cafes, and shops.

We're looking for a Head Housekeeper to join our hard working but close-knit team. You'll head up the housekeeping team, ensuring a fantastic home away from home experience for all our guests. You will be a hands-on, can do, leader, combining your natural ability to communicate with your outstanding organisational skills.

What we offer …

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Team …

• Are passionate about creating a warm welcome for everyone
• Have the highest standards, ensuring no pillow is left unturned
• Are well organised, experienced, with a great eye for detail
• Can motivate and support colleagues to achieve their best

We'd love you to join our family!

Additional info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we'll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won't be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

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• Are passionate about creating a warm welcome for everyone
• Have the highest standards, ensuring no pillow is left unturned
• Are well organised, experienced, with a great eye for detail
• Can motivate and support colleagues to achieve their best, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Pedn Olva sits just thirty feet above sapphire waters and is flanked by golden sands, enjoying spectacular views towards St Ives harbour and across the bay. You'll be working at a landmark hotel that attracts visitors and locals alike to its scenic bar and sun-drenched terraces. St Ives itself is a stunning location that boasts a collection of glorious beaches, with quaint streets and alleys dotted with art galleries, cafes, and shops.


• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer