Job Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma in Hospitality Management is preferred.
- Language: Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations, room inspection standards, guest service, and basic computer systems.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of Housekeeping experience, preferably with previous supervisory experience in a luxury hotel environment.
- Competencies: Strong attention to detail, leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Housekeeping Operations
- Supervise daily housekeeping operations on assigned guest floors and ensure rooms and corridors meet hotel cleanliness and presentation standards.
- Conduct daily room inspections and ensure guest rooms are properly cleaned, maintained, and ready for arrival.
- Allocate daily assignments and coordinate workloads according to occupancy and operational requirements.
- Conduct daily briefings and ensure the team is updated on VIPs, special requests, guest preferences, and hotel activities.
- Ensure guest requests, complaints, and housekeeping-related concerns are handled promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate closely with Front Office regarding room status, priority rooms, arrivals, departures, and discrepancies.
- Report and follow up on maintenance issues with Engineering until completion.
- Ensure housekeeping equipment, linen, amenities, and supplies are properly maintained and sufficient par stocks are available.
- Monitor lost and found procedures and ensure compliance with hotel standards.
- Support Public Area operations when required based on operational needs.
2. Team Supervision & Development
- Lead, guide, and motivate Housekeeping team members to maintain high standards of service and productivity.
- Train team members on cleaning procedures, room standards, guest service, safety, and hotel policies.
- Monitor performance and provide regular coaching and feedback.
- Ensure grooming, attendance, conduct, and departmental standards are consistently maintained.
- Support the Executive Housekeeper and Assistant Executive Housekeeper with performance and disciplinary matters when required.
3. Quality & Cost Control
- Ensure cleaning materials, guest supplies, linen, and equipment are used responsibly and wastage is minimized.
- Participate in inventories and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure brand standards and departmental SOPs are consistently followed.
4. Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure hygiene, health and safety, fire, and emergency procedures are followed at all times.
- Ensure chemicals and housekeeping equipment are handled and stored safely.
- Immediately report any hazards, damages, security concerns, or unusual incidents.
- Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Executive Housekeeper or Assistant Executive Housekeeper.