Executive Housekeeper

POSITION

Executive Housekeeper

VACANCY ALERT

27 November 2023

REGION

Cape Town

ABOUT THE POSITION

**REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- 5+ years previous Housekeeping experience in a management or supervisory role at large hotel/lodge
- Previous staff management (skilled and unskilled level)
- Proficient on OPERA PMS, Outlook, MS Word and Excel **-** **Valid SA ID
- Previous front office experience will be an advantage
- Good numeric and administrative skills
- Ability to lead, plan, organise and delegate
- Ability to liaise at all levels
- Self-starter, go getter and suitable initiative
- Good people management skills
- Able to manage a pool of staff working shifts.
- Knowledge of full range of chemicals and various cleaning equipment
- Administer all housekeeping and all laundry facilities and ensure secure environment for all staff.
- Schedule all work for weekends and evening hours and assist Manager on Duty to prepare schedule for staff and organize an efficient everyday care of all buildings and public areas.
- Ensure cleanliness of all office areas.
- Administer efficient working of the housekeeping department at all times and supervise all work and ensure compliance to all operational standards and organization regulations.
- Monitor all sub activities for departments and maintain records of all expenses and control all costs for department and recommend ways to increase efficiency.
- Monthly stock count of all amenities to be done and ordering to be co-ordinated with Resident/Assistant Resident Manager.
- Design all housekeeping policies and procedures according to required standards and schedule all rotational duties for staff.
- Maintain safety and hygiene and perform all appraisals for staff regularly and coordinate with front office staff.
- Manage and analyse all incoming supplies and ensure compliance to all specifications and prepare all reports to be presented to management.
- Day to day operational management of the lodge (Lodge & Share Block Rooms and Public Areas)
- Staff management including IR, manpower development and

training
- Maintain discipline by using the Company's disciplinary code and procedures, as well as attending to grievances
- Manage the assignment of work schedules and drawing up rosters
- Responsible for the on-going training and development of all staff
- Managing and review performance of staff
- Build and maintain professional client partnerships
- Regular meetings with on site management team
- Conduct weekly meetings with the heads of department
- Liaise and negotiate at all levels
- Control of direct expenses and budget management
- Oversee the upkeep of equipment on site and stock management
- Maintain a high standard of performance and image of the Company
- Will be required to work duty management shifts (own transport beneficial or access to reliable transport due to hours required for duty management shifts)

LEVEL

Middle Management

SALARY
- Salary negotiable within reason & dependent on experience and qualifications
- 5% Provident - forms part of CTC package (compulsory membership)
- Medical aid is available for individual only & the company will pay

50% of the employee’s membership but is restricted to Classic Saver or below option on Discovery (voluntary membership)
- The remuneration will be discussed at the interviews or upon individual requests.

TO APPLY
- Please forward letter of motivation and CVs to the below contact details by close of business on the 10 December 2023.

(Extraordinary complies to employment regulations as outlined by the

Employment Equity Act of 1998)