Permanent
Executive Housekeeper
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Tourism/Hospitality - Other Tourism/Hospitality
Western Cape
FULL TIME
Job Summary
Purpose of the Role
To lead and manage the housekeeping department to consistently deliver five-star cleanliness, presentation, and service standards while ensuring operational efficiency, team performance, and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To
* Overseeing daily housekeeping operations across guest rooms and public areas
* Ensuring all rooms meet readiness and five-star presentation standards in line with check-in requirements
* Coordinating closely with Front Office and Maintenance regarding priorities and special requests
* Leading, training, and performance managing the housekeeping team to achieve consistent service excellence
* Managing staff rosters to ensure effective coverage and productivity
* Conducting regular room and public area inspections to uphold quality standards
* Ensuring compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and brand requirements
* Maintaining SOPs, checklists, and quality control systems
* Managing linen, amenities, cleaning supplies, and equipment
* Controlling departmental costs in line with approved budgets
* Overseeing laundry operations and linen lifecycle management
* Identifying and reporting maintenance issues to minimise room downtime
* Safeguarding hotel assets through correct procedures and staff training
* Implementing sustainable and environmentally responsible housekeeping practices
* Monitoring chemical, water, and energy usage
* Maintaining accurate records, logs, and reports
* Preparing weekly and monthly housekeeping reports
* Supporting management with planning, forecasting, and budgeting input
Criteria
* Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or similar
* Minimum of 8–10 years’ housekeeping experience, including at least 2–3 years in a similar senior role within a five-star environment
* Computer literate with experience on OPERA Cloud or similar systems
* Strong operational and technical housekeeping knowledge
* High level of proficiency in English and Afrikaans
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