Housekeeping Supervisor

Rise People; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise People is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Supervisor to lead and support a housekeeping team, ensuring suites are prepared to the highest standards for guests. This on-site role emphasizes reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will supervise and train staff, create daily schedules, perform regular inspections, and participate in cleaning duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in housekeeping and/or laundry services.
• Must be bondable.
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed for work-related travel).
• Availability: Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support the housekeeping team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Create and distribute daily housekeeping schedules.
• Conduct regular suite inspections, identifying any missing inventory or maintenance issues.
• Perform cleaning duties as needed, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas.
• Change, launder, and replenish linens, towels, and guest amenities according to company standards.
• Notify operations manager of any damage and deficits and submit maintenance requests.
• Accurately complete inventory checklists and inspection paperwork.
• Assist with furnishing and setting up new suites as required.
• Available for on call duties on occasion.
• Other duties and projects as required.

Skills

Energetic attitude

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent and team work

English fluency

Physically capable

Job description

We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeping Supervisor to join our team. In this hands-on role, you'll lead and support a team responsible for preparing our suites to the highest standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, and takes pride in creating clean, comfortable environments for our guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, train, and support the housekeeping team to ensure quality and efficiency
• Create and distribute daily housekeeping schedules
• Conduct regular suite inspections, identifying any missing inventory or maintenance issues
• Perform cleaning duties as needed, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas
• Change, launder, and replenish linens, towels, and guest amenities according to company standards
• Notify operations manager of any damage and deficits and submit maintenance requests
• Accurately complete inventory checklists and inspection paperwork
• Assist with furnishing and setting up new suites as required
• Available for on call duties on occasion
• Other duties and projects as required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Energetic and professional with a positive, can-do attitude
• Trustworthy and dependable with a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful and solution-focused with strong problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Clear and effective communication skills; fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Physically capable of lifting items up to 40 lbs and transporting linens and supplies between suites

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in housekeeping and/or laundry services
• Must be bondable
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed for work-related travel)
• Availability: Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM