Housekeeping Assistant

3 weeks ago


Somerset West, South Africa Karen Tupper Recruitment Full time

This private, high-end corporate guest house is seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant Manager for an 8-week period on a fixed-term contract to start as soon as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- To ensure that all interior areas of the property are cleaned, serviced and maintained to the highest possible standards, at all times.
- To liaise closely with the Housekeeper pertaining to equipment in bedrooms and public rooms not functioning to optimum standards at all times.
- Basic knowledge of various fabrics; their cleaning requirements and care.
- To ensure that guests’ special requirements are met, i.e. special blankets, down pillows, extra blankets, etc.
- Ensure that any maintenance issues, e.g. light bulbs, loose handles, dripping taps or runny toilets, are reported to the Housekeeper as soon as possible.
- Any room damages are reported to the Housekeeper or Deputy Manager immediately.
- Ensure correct cleaning materials are used for the correct jobs - always check and confirm with the Housekeeper when in doubt.
- Keep housekeeping areas clean at all times
- Ensure that housekeeping equipment is cleaned and stored correctly
- Ensure that washing machines and dryers are clean and in good working order. Report faults immediately to the Housekeeper.
- Ensure that all broken and chipped crockery and glassware is reported to the Housekeeper and recorded on the stock sheets.
- Ensure a high standard of the appearance and cleanliness of all responsible areas.
- Control the use of cleaning materials so as not to waste.
- Handle all operating equipment, ornaments, furniture and decorative pieces with care.
- Working and assisting in the laundry i.e., ironing, folding and washing linen and guest garments as per management instruction.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Open to South African citizens only
- Matric or Grade 12 qualification preferable
- A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory/assistant housekeeping managerial role within a high-end 4/5* guest house, lodge or boutique hotel
- Must reside within the Helderberg area
- Own reliable transport
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
- Be well groomed and take pride in your appearance
- Mature and professional approach
- Punctual and reliable
- Positive attitude and work ethic
- Eye for detail
- Able to work under pressure, hands-on and supportive management style
- Be fit, mobile and healthy due to the physical demands of the position

**Salary**: R17,000.00 - R19,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Can you speak Afrikaans?
- What area do you reside in?
- Are you available immediately?
- Do you have reliable transport?

**Experience**:

- Housekeeping: 3 years (preferred)


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