Housekeeping Supervisor

Archive (Do not Follow); Sharjah; On-site; AED 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Archive in Sharjah is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead the housekeeping team in delivering high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. The role involves organizing tasks, managing supplies, and ensuring quick action on VIP notes and special requests.

The ideal candidate will have a hospitality-related diploma, strong English communication, and prior supervisory experience in a hotel housekeeping department. Opera knowledge is a plus for front-office integration.

Qualifications

• Diploma or vocational hospitality training required.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Experience in supervising housekeeping staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Housekeeping Attendants job assignments.
• Issue keys and supplies to Housekeeping Attendants.
• Handle VIPs, Do Not Disturb, Sleep Out, Double-Lock Rooms and take appropriate action.
• Attend daily meetings and receive special instructions.
• Receive check-outs before reporting them as vacant.
• Receive special requests from guests and carry them out.
• Inspect areas cleaned using checklist for quality and report repairs.
• Fill out reports and hand over found articles to lost and found.
• Supervise cleaning of guest rooms, corridors and stairwells.
• Train and assist Housekeeping Attendants; advise supervisor on performance.
• Assist with inventory and ensure housekeeping equipment is properly handled and maintained.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Guest Service

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma or Vocational Training in Hospitality

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Housekeeping professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Housekeeping Supervisor you are responsible to supervise the team of Housekeeping Attendants towards achieving the operational objectives while ensuring that the standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel meet the requirements specified and your role will include key responsibilities such as-

• Prepare Housekeeping Attendants job assignments
• Issue keys and supplies to Housekeeping Attendants
• Take note of VIPs, Do Not Disturb, Sleep Out, Double-Lock Rooms and take appropriate action
• Attend daily meetings and receive special instructions
• Receive check-outs before reporting them as vacant
• Receive special requests from guests and carry them out
• Inspect areas cleaned using checklist to see that cleaning is adequate, supplies in room are as per standard and immediate repairs are reported
• Fill out report and hand over found articles to the lost and found department
• Supervise cleaning of guest rooms, corridors and stairwells
• Train and assist Housekeeping Attendants and advise Superior about performance
• Assist with inventory and ensure that all housekeeping machines and equipment are properly handled and maintained

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a diploma or vocational training hospitality with previous minor supervisory experiences within the Housekeeping Department of a hotel. Good command of written and spoken English communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities are essentials. Computer literacy and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be a friendly, caring individual with good cross cultures sensitivity and a concern for quality and an eye for details. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and enjoy working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies-

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results