Career Growth Hospitality Recruitment is looking for an experienced Executive Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping department at a five-star luxury hotel in Cape Town.
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you’ll lead a team of managers, supervisors, coordinators and room attendants. You’ll be responsible for the presentation and cleanliness of guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces, with a strong focus on developing your team and maintaining five-star standards.
Key responsibilities
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Lead, train and develop the housekeeping team, and carry out regular inspections to maintain consistent standards.
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Oversee laundry, valet services, the uniform room and lost property procedures.
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Manage the departmental budget, labour costs, purchasing and annual linen requirements.
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Work with Maintenance to coordinate preventive maintenance and support refurbishment projects.
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Oversee departmental safety training and ensure housekeeping reports are accurate and submitted on time.
Minimum requirements
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Matric or equivalent.
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At least five years of management experience in a five-star luxury hotel environment.
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Previous housekeeping management experience is essential.
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Strong team leadership, training and administrative skills, with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
A hospitality management qualification and previous exposure to Front Office or Rooms Division would be advantageous.
Only candidates with previous five-star luxury hotel experience will be considered.
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