House Keeping manager

Kauvery Hospital; Salem; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauvery Hospital is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead cleaning, pest-control, and deep-clean operations across its facilities in Tamil Nadu. The role focuses on safety, hygiene, and guest satisfaction.

You will coach staff, oversee schedules, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvements through audits and KPI reporting. Experience leading 20+ staff in hospital or large facilities is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in housekeeping management.
• Proven track record supervising teams of 20+ staff.
• Hands-on experience with pest-control and deep-clean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Set clear housekeeping objectives and performance targets for the team, aligning with service standards.
• Coach, train and monitor the performance of housekeeping staff, providing regular feedback and development plans.
• Supervise daily cleaning schedules, deep-clean cycles and pest-control activities, ensuring SOP compliance.
• Coordinate with maintenance, security and front-office teams to resolve issues promptly; escalate unresolved problems to the appropriate support groups.
• Follow up on work orders, audit results and corrective actions to maintain continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals, equipment and supplies, optimizing stock levels and cost efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality audits, reporting findings to senior management.
• Develop and execute seasonal deep-clean campaigns and health-safety initiatives, increasing overall brand visibility.
• Prepare and present operational reports, including KPIs such as turnaround time, guest satisfaction scores and cost metrics.
• Lead recruitment, scheduling and rostering of housekeeping personnel, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.

Skills

Housekeeping management

Team leadership

Pest control protocols

Deep-clean methodologies

Coaching staff

Scheduling & rostering

Quality audits

Inventory management

Cost control

Data reporting

Tools

Hospitality software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Housekeeping Manager will lead and oversee all cleaning, pest-\u2010control and deep-\u2010clean operations across our facilities, ensuring a safe, hygienic and guest-friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set clear housekeeping objectives and performance targets for the team, aligning with service standards.


• Coach, train and monitor the performance of housekeeping staff, providing regular feedback and development plans.


• Supervise daily cleaning schedules, deep-\u2010clean cycles and pest-\u2010control activities, ensuring compliance with SOPs.


• Coordinate with maintenance, security and front-\u2010office teams to resolve issues promptly; escalated unresolved problems to the appropriate support groups.


• Follow up on work orders, audit results and corrective actions to maintain continuous improvement.


• Manage inventory of cleaning chemicals, equipment and supplies, optimizing stock levels and cost efficiency.


• Conduct regular inspections and quality audits, reporting findings to senior management.


• Develop and execute seasonal deep-\u2010clean campaigns and health-\u2010safety initiatives, increasing overall brand visibility.


• Prepare and present operational reports, including KPIs such as turnaround time, guest satisfaction scores and cost metrics.


• Lead recruitment, scheduling and rostering of housekeeping personnel, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10–15years of progressive experience in housekeeping management, preferably in hospitality or large-scale facilities.


• Proven track record of supervising teams of 20+ staff members.


• Hands-\u2010on experience with pest-\u2010control protocols and deep-\u2010clean methodologies.


• Demonstrated ability to set objectives, coach staff and monitor performance.


• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience escalating unresolved issues to technical support groups.

Core Skills

• Housekeeping operations & standards


• Pest control management


• Deep-\u2010clean planning & execution


• Team leadership & coaching


• Scheduling & coordination


• Follow‑up & quality assurance


• Inventory & cost control


• Reporting & data analysis

Additional Information

• Proficiency with hospitality management software (e.g., xxxxx) and Microsoft Office suite.