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Housekeeping Team Leader (Cape Town)

Housekeeping Team Leader (Cape Town)

Sun InternationalCape Town, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Housekeeping Team Leader (Cape Town)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 18, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • The Housekeeping Team Leader is responsible for supervising daily housekeeping operations, ensuring cleanliness and presentation standards in guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and back-of-house areas, supporting the property in achieving service excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards, while motivating the team to deliver consistently high levels of guest satisfaction.
  • Key Performance Areas

  • Allocate duties and supervise shift schedules based on business occupancy
  • Conduct shift briefings, handovers, and daily operational walkabouts
  • Monitor cleaning activities and ensure SOPs, hygiene, and safety protocols are followed
  • Step in to perform housekeeping tasks as needed during high-demand or low-staff periods
  • Be present on the floor to assist guests, resolve complaints, and manage special requests
  • Oversee execution of personalised services (e.g. turndowns, VIP amenities)
  • Promote a courteous and professional environment that supports brand loyalty
  • Supervise attendance, grooming, performance, and conduct of housekeeping staff
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and training on standards, promotions, and protocols
  • Support onboarding of new staff and contribute to team motivation and communication
  • Conduct inspections of rooms and public areas to ensure quality and presentation standards
  • Monitor and report maintenance, pest control, and hygiene issues
  • Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across all housekeeping zones
  • Monitor usage and stock levels of linen, amenities, uniforms, and supplies
  • Requisition supplies when needed and manage distribution
  • Ensure correct handling and maintenance of cleaning equipment
  • Support inventory counts and report discrepancies or damaged stock
  • Provide updates to management on floor conditions, guest issues, and team performance
  • Complete daily shift reports and communicate guest preferences and VIP requirements
  • Relay updates and operational instructions to team members effectively
  • Report maintenance defects and issues to appropriate department.
  • Encourage teamwork, motivation and professionalism.
  • Coordinate with Front Office and other departments to meet guests’ expectations
  • Maintain cleaning records and inspection reports
  • Update room status and report to the Front Desk
  • Enforce proper use of chemicals and cleaning equipment
  • Ensure all team members follow H&S protocols and procedures.
  • Requirements

    Education

  • Grade 12
  • Advanced certificate in hospitality
  • Experience

  • 5 years’ experience in a housekeeping role, inclusive of 2 years in a supervisory / team lead role
  • Work conditions and special requirements

  • Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements (including public holidays, night work and weekends)
  • Physically able to move operating equipment and furniture to perform housekeeping activities
  • Equity

  • Housekeeping industry knowledge – HACCP; FCS standards
  • Quality Assurance
  • Housekeeping Product knowledge & standards
  • Housekeeping tools and chemicals
  • Cleaning techniques including specialised cleaning
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Opera
  • Knowledge and application of legislation relating to Safety, Health and the environment
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