Housekeeping manager - Sydney Central

YHA Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Team Adventures

Discounts

Growth

Cultural Flexibility

Wellbeing Support

Referral Program

Job summary

YHA Australia is seeking a Housekeeping Manager for YHA Sydney Central on a full-time basis. This pivotal role leads the housekeeping team to uphold the property's high standards of cleanliness and presentation, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

You will mentor staff, manage stock and coordinate with outsourced linen hire, while ensuring safety and environmental policies. Proficiency in MS Office and property management systems is desirable, and a 24/7 roster including nights, weekends

Qualifications

• Experience in a Housekeeping leadership role, managing, mentoring and motivating a team.
• Commitment to supporting procedures with a focus on supporting safety and environmental policies.
• A commitment to maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Focus on team development and mentoring.
• Experience in managing and controlling stock and inventory levels including working with outsourced linen hire companies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with property management systems is desirable.
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work on a 24/7 roster, with night shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead the housekeeping team to uphold high standards of cleanliness and presentation, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
• Manage stock and coordinate with outsourced linen hire companies.
• Support safety and environmental policies within operations.
• Develop and mentor team members to drive performance.
• Be flexible to cover a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays

Skills

Housekeeping leadership

Stock & inventory management

MS Office

Property management systems

Team mentoring

Job description

At YHA Australia, we're a profit for purpose, membership-based social enterprise providing affordable, quality accommodation with purpose. As a Certified B Corp organisation, YHA is committed to responsible business practices that benefit people and the planet

We're committed to creating a more open and welcoming world where connections thrive and experiences matter. We believe travel should do more than move you from place to place; it should inspire you to think differently, live boldly, and protect the world you're exploring.

Our network spans 19 uniquely character-filled properties across Australia - from rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison, eco-retreats nestled in National Parks, and beachside beauties in Byron Bay and Port Elliot.

YHA Sydney Central is located the heart of the city centre and close to all the action. This award-winning hostel, with indoor pool offers guests panoramic views of the city from the rooftop outdoor area. YHA Sydney Central offers shared dormitory accommodation as well as private rooms. The property has two commercial kitchens, spacious dining rooms, an underground bar, cinema room, cafe and lounge areas and a guest laundry.

The position

We are currently seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead our team on a full-time basis. Our housekeeping team plays a vital role in maintaining the property's high standards of cleanliness and presentation, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

What are we looking for:

• Experience in a Housekeeping leadership role, managing, mentoring and motivating a team
• Commitment to supporting procedures with a focus on supporting safety and environmental policies
• A commitment to maintaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Focus on team development and mentoring
• Experience in managing and controlling stock and inventory levels including working with outsourced linen hire companies
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with property management systems is desirable
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work on a 24/7 roster, with night shifts, weekends, and public holidays

YHA's values allow you to enjoy an environment where sustainability and people matter. We offer you the opportunity to create great memories for yourself, your team and our guests.

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They guide our decisions and actions:

• Collaborate, listen and connect
• Care for people and planet

What's in it for You?

• Travel Perks: Free stays across our network; because we love travel as much as our members do!
• Team Adventures: Opportunities to visit other locations for team building and training.
• Discounts: Access to benefits at various stores and across the YHA network.
• Growth: Professional development and career opportunities throughout YHA.
• Cultural Flexibility: Swap standard public holidays for ones that have personal meaning.
• Wellbeing Support: For you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Program: Know someone great? We reward successful candidate referrals.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo a national police check as part of their recruitment process.