Job Description
Our client is looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join their team.
- Provide direction, oversight, and guidance to the Housekeeping Team, ensuring they are motivated and aligned with the hotel’s standards.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the Housekeeping Team and across other departments.
- Prepare weekly work schedules for the Housekeeping department based on the weekly forecast and allocate tasks to staff accordingly.
- Check daily manning levels to ensure the department is adequately staffed always.
- Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure that furnishings, facilities, and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and in good repair.
- Implement and monitor departmental par-stock levels for chemicals, amenities, linen, and other items in collaboration with Hotel Management.
- Monitor and control inventories for operating equipment, linen, stationery, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and uniforms to maintain par stocks and control costs.
- Identify areas where waste can be reduced, and financial savings made, and monitor service practices to achieve waste reduction targets.
- Ensure that departmental training records are up to date and reflect all training conducted.
- Implement and monitor an effective key control system for areas relevant to the Housekeeping Department, ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, equipment, and supplies.
Requirements
The Housekeeping Supervisor supports the Hotel Management Team in supervising the Housekeeping team to achieve the strategic direction and annual plans for Housekeeping operations.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position within a 5-star luxury propertyImpeccable communication skills both written and verbalLeadership experienceStrong training skills and experienceEffective rostering abilitiesKnowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventoriesAbility to remain calm and professional under pressureDiploma in HospitalityValid driver`s licenseHigh level of physical endurancePreference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighboring areas.Benefits
50% Medical Aid Contribution3% Provident Fund ContributionAnnual Increases and BonusesMeal allowance per shift workedStaff transport available at a subsidized amount on Franschhoek, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Wellington routesNo live-in accommodationRequirements
The Housekeeping Supervisor supports the Hotel Management Team in supervising the Housekeeping team to achieve the strategic direction and annual plans for Housekeeping operations. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position within a 5-star luxury property Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal Leadership experience Strong training skills and experience Effective rostering abilities Knowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventories Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Diploma in Hospitality Valid driver`s license High level of physical endurance Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighboring areas.