🧺 Housekeeper – The Hare & Hounds, Newbury
Do you take pride in creating beautifully clean, comfortable and welcoming spaces?
At The Hare & Hounds in Newbury, a lovingly restored 17th‑century coaching inn offering cosy fireside charm, a traditional pub bar and 30 boutique bedrooms, we’re looking for a friendly, detail‑focused Housekeeper to help ensure our guest rooms and public spaces always look their best.
Our bedrooms — located across the Stables, Paddocks, Coach House and Hunters Lodge — are thoughtfully designed, featuring elegant touches such as plush robes, premium toiletries and carefully curated décor. Your work ensures guests enjoy the comfort, cleanliness and character our inn is known for.
💼 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At The Hare & Hounds, you’ll be part of a caring, supportive team in a venue full of warmth, history and charm. You’ll get:
📱 Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
🍽️ 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
🍝 Free meals when on shift – a selection for you to choose from when on your break
🧠 Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
🛍️ Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
🎓 Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
🏨 Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
📅 Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.
🏥 Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
🎉 Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings
🙌 What You Bring
You’re a great fit if you are:
✨ Detail‑oriented – You spot things others might miss
✨ Proud of high standards – Cleanliness, presentation, and consistency
✨ Organised and reliable – You work efficiently and independently
✨ Friendly and approachable – Warm communication with guests & team
✨ A team player – Happy to help wherever needed
✨ Experienced OR eager to learn – Full training provided
🎯 What You’ll Do
As a Housekeeper at The Hare & Hounds, you’ll help maintain the cosy, charming atmosphere guests love:
🛏️ Clean and prepare guest bedrooms – Beds, bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, and finishing touches
🧺 Handle laundry – Towels, linens and replenishing housekeeping trolleys
🌿 Maintain public areas – Corridors, reception spaces, dining areas and guest facilities
📦 Restock room amenities – Toiletries, teas, coffees, robes, etc.
🐾 Set up dog‑friendly items – Ensuring dog beds, bowls & treats are clean and ready
🛠️ Report maintenance issues promptly
🤝 Work closely with Reception & Maintenance to ensure rooms are guest‑ready
🌟 Ready to Create Beautiful Spaces in a Historic Berkshire Inn?
If you love creating calm, clean, inviting spaces and want to work in a venue full of heart, heritage and hospitality, we’d love to welcome you as a Housekeeper at The Hare & Hounds, Newbury.
We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer — everyone is welcome.