Housekeeping supervisor

Over the past two decades, The First Group has forged a reputation as one of the hospitality industry’s leading innovators, providing groundbreaking investment opportunities to clients and partners, while delivering exceptional, memorable experiences to hotel and leisure guests. Bolstering our reputation as the region’s premier end-to-end hospitality solutions provider, we operate a diverse, high-value asset portfolio ranging from award-winning upscale hotels and residences to exciting F&B outlets and lifestyle venues.

Our visionary, trailblazing approach to hotel and hospitality asset management has made us a trusted partner of some of the industry’s leading global brands. Discover more at www.thefirstgroup.com.

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for the operational efficiency of all housekeeping areas and the service delivery of those areas within budgeted guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the implementation of housekeeping standards and procedures in relation to:
  • Bedroom service
  • Bathroom service
  • Cleaning service
  • Linen maintenance

Recommended changes to these standards and training needs on an ongoing basis.

• Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of all housekeeping systems.
• Assign tasks/rooms to the Housekeeping staff and show presence on the ‘floors’.
• Ensure maintenance of the equipment used by the employees and ensure that it is cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensure that all vacuuming, polishing, carpet care, general cleaning is done in a professional manner and according to established schedules.
• Open and close the shift and ensure effective shift hand over.
• Prioritise arrival rooms.
• Liaise with Front Office for guest and hotel requirements.
• Ensure guest valet is processed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate special projects (e.g. site rooms, vermin control, window and carpet cleaning, room inventories)
• Manage all special requests made by guests
• Ensure consistency within the department
• Manage lost property for the hotel

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role in a 4/5* hotel.
• Previous experience as Housekeeping Supervisor within the hospitality industry.
• Friendly, polite, and courteous nature.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of various work situations.