Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications

• Diploma in Housekeeping Operations/ Hotel Management or related field
  
• Proven experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor or similar role in a 5-star hotel
  
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques, and methods
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  
• Availability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed
  

• Prepare the morning reports showing occupied, vacant, check outs and out of order rooms for the Housekeeping Department as required
  
• Coordinate all work activities on a shift-to-shift basis, ensuring all department procedures are followed and daily tasks are completed according to the company standard
  
• Conduct daily departmental meetings to brief Team Members on activities and discuss any issues relevant to the shift
  
• Provide a complete and accurate hand over between shifts, communicating any requirements for subsequent shifts
  
• Assist in the preparation of housekeeping rosters, ensuring that optimum number of Team Members is achieved within budgetary guidelines and business activities
  
• Organise skill training for housekeeping team members in conjunction with the People and Culture
  
• Implement strategies to increase the productivity and morale within the department in conjunction with the head of department
  
• Communicate with all departments in the property to ensure a smooth flow of work
  
• Prepare accurate reports as required by the head of department
  
• Conduct room inspections and regular checks of all areas of the property to ensure that all facilities are being cleaned and maintained as per set standards
  
• Assist in controlling of all housekeeping inventory, including chemicals, linen and supplies
  
• React professionally and in a timely manner to all guest complaints, ensuring that follow up is completed and the Head of Department is informed
  
• Recommend strategies to improve Guest comfort / experience
  
• Daily check and maintain team members grooming standards
  
• Liaise closely with Front Office and Engineering departments to ensure a quick change over of rooms
  
• Participate in scheduled training and development programs provided by the property to improve self and department standards, and attend departmental meetings as required
  
• Conducts timely performance development reviews for housekeeping team members
  
• Assist guests with all enquiries and complaints and provide accurate information to guests about property facilities and features
  
• Be trusted to follow correct procedures for all lost property items and ensure housekeeping team members are aware of procedure
  
• Ensure all team members (and self) handles all amenities, chemicals and equipment according to specific instructions and Workplace Health & Safety standards
  
• Ensure all Team Members are fully trained in property fire & emergency procedures and all fire wardens attend training as required