Housekeeping Manager at a Hospitality Company - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client in the Hospitality industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Housekeeping Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We arelooking to hire a Housekeeping Manager who will be responsble for planning and organizing the overall operations of the housekeeping function in accordance with the standards and guidelines set, to ensure that the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained at all times.
• Also required to budget and procurement of room and public area amenities.
• In addition, the housekeeping manager is required to train and develop the housekeeping team so that they are proficient in performing their duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, organization and supervision of the cleaning and maintenance throughout the Serviced Residence Property. Specific responsibilities include Resident’s apartments, public areas, back of the house areas, linen and uniforms.
• Understand, maintain and execute operational manuals and guidelines.
• Establish standards and procedures for work of housekeeping staff and establish training program (OJT).
• Initiates and maintains effective communication between the Housekeeping Department and other departments as well as the General Manager.
• Supervise and develop personnel in the department to their maximum effectiveness.
• Purchase housekeeping amenities and control stock level.
• Prepare annual housekeeping furniture, fitting and equipment and operation equipment budget.
• Inspects quota of apartments and public areas daily.
• Conducts physical inventories of all uniforms, linen and other consumable items.
• Prepare annual recommendations for capital improvements.
• Develops and maintain the Deep Clean Programs for the Apartments as well as Public Areas.
• Work and coordinate with Engineering Department and contractors to ensure smooth flow of repair works, renovations and upgrade plans.
• Assumes other duties or responsibility designated by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent and a Minimum of 3 years experience as a Housekeeping Manager or similar role in a hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to implement them.

Must have skills:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good to have skills.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2024