Runs the housekeeping team on yachts large enough to have one.
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The head housekeeper supervises the housekeeping side of the interior department — organising cleaning schedules, training junior housekeepers, and maintaining presentation standards, reporting to the chief stewardess or purser.
What the job actually involves
Planning and delegating daily cleaning and laundry schedules
Training and supervising junior housekeepers
Maintaining inventory of cleaning and guest amenity supplies
Reporting to the chief stewardess on presentation standards
Getting hired
Several seasons of housekeeping or interior experience
STCW Basic Safety Training and a valid ENG1
Supervisory or team-lead experience, often from a hotel housekeeping background
Typical pay
Head housekeepers typically earn €3,500–€5,000 a month.
