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Atlas Hotels

Atlas Hotels

UK hotel operator and franchisee

Assistant Head Housekeeper

Full-Time
£14.25/hr
Mid
Glasgow, UK
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience working in housekeeping roles, ideally in a supervisory position.
  • Previous people management experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and organise the housekeeping team so team members are in the right place at the right time.
  • Supervise, guide and motivate Housekeeping Assistants and Supervisors on the job.
  • Role model Atlas values and associated behaviours.
  • Coach and develop employees, nurture a learning culture, and manage underperformance appropriately.
  • Communicate information, updates and priorities affecting Housekeeping Assistants and Supervisors and their shifts.
  • Undertake effective job check-ins with Housekeeping Assistants and Supervisors.
  • Support the Head Housekeeper with welcoming and inducting new employees.
  • Understand human resources procedures and raise conduct concerns to the Hotel Operations Manager or Hotel Manager.
  • Ensure the housekeeping operation and team run smoothly and effectively and achieve required key performance indicators.
  • Provide a high standard of cleaning throughout the hotel.
  • Monitor and supervise the housekeeping team in the absence of the Head Housekeeper.
  • Assist with room cleaning, room checks, public areas and storage management.
  • Take responsibility for effective rostering of housekeeping staff.
  • Communicate daily tasks and priorities to Housekeeping Assistants in line with company processes.
  • Monitor room issues, notify relevant team members such as Maintenance, and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Ensure the housekeeping team receives full role training and manage issues through coaching and performance management.
  • Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and Atlas standards in public and private areas.
  • Manage complaints using service recovery principles.
  • Maintain knowledge of hotel products, services and areas requiring guest-experience focus.
  • Provide guests with relevant local knowledge when required.
  • Maintain compliance standards and positively represent the Atlas brand.
  • Take accountability for personal development, career progression and growth in the role.
  • Work within budget targets to manage staffing costs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous housekeeping experience in a supervisory position is ideally required.

About the company

Atlas Hotels is a United Kingdom hotel owner, operator, and franchise partner. It runs select-service hotels under established hospitality brands, with property teams supported by a central organization. Hotel operations bring together reception, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance, revenue, sales, and guest service. Central work includes finance, people operations, commercial strategy, technology, and property support. The profile is Atlas Hotels rather than every hotel carrying the same franchise flags. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

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Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • The June 2026 charity menu rollout spans 56 hotels, deepening guest engagement and ancillary sales.
  • Atlas raised over £20,000 for Mind and SAMH by July 2026, strengthening employer brand.
  • The 2026 ESG Impact Report and IHG awards support recruitment among mission-minded hospitality workers.

What critics are saying

  • Andrew John Fish replaced Mitchell Friend in June 2026, signaling leadership churn at the top.
  • Forty-four officer resignations at Atlas Hotels Bristol Property show ongoing internal turnover.
  • A crowded UK select-service market can compress margins and weaken Atlas's franchise leverage quickly.

What makes Atlas Hotels unique

  • Atlas Hotels runs 60 branded UK hotels and leads Holiday Inn Express franchises in Europe.
  • L+R-backed growth added Holiday Inn Express Folkestone in January 2025, reinforcing scale.
  • Three hotels won all-green scorecards at the 2026 IHG Impact Awards, proving operational consistency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

Performance Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support