Manager – Hostel Hospitality & Housekeeping

KL University, Vaddeswaram; Guntur District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

KL University in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh seeks a General Manager for Hostel Hospitality & Housekeeping to lead housekeeping, hygiene, and service standards across all hostels. You will manage teams, vendors, linen and consumables, coordinating with hostel administration and student affairs.

The role ensures a clean, safe, well-maintained residential environment with professional management and strict adherence to quality standards. A strong track record in large residential operations is required.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in housekeeping, hospitality, facility management, or large residential operations.
• Proven experience managing large housekeeping teams and multiple residential facilities.
• Experience in universities, boarding/residential institutions, hotels, hospitals, or corporate campuses preferred.
• Experience managing outsourced housekeeping and laundry vendors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end housekeeping operations across all University hostels.
• Establish and implement standardized housekeeping SOPs and service standards.
• Ensure daily cleanliness of student rooms, corridors, staircases, washrooms, and common areas.
• Establish daily, weekly, monthly, and deep-cleaning schedules and inspections.

Skills

Housekeeping Operations

Hygiene & Sanitation

Manpower Management

Vendor Management

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Facility Management, Business Administration, or related

Master's degree / MBA / Hotel & Hospitality Management qualification (advantage)

Job description

KLU one of the most prestigious and preferred universities located in Guntur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India!

• K L Deemed to be University has been ranked 35 among all IITs, IIMs, NITs and other premier institutes of India by MHRD, through NIRF rankings.


• K L's Engineering College KLCE is ranked No.1 by Times of India (TOI) in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is known for its consistent 100% placement record to all eligible students for the past 14 years.

Manager – Hostel Hospitality & Housekeeping(Residential)

Position Overview

The General Manager – Hostel Hospitality & Housekeeping will be responsible for the overall housekeeping, hygiene, hospitality, cleanliness, and service standards across all University hostels.

The role will ensure that students are provided with a clean, hygienic, safe, well-maintained, and professionally managed residential environment. The position will lead housekeeping teams, supervisors, vendors, linen and consumable operations, and coordinate closely with hostel administration, wardens, security, maintenance, mess, and student affairs teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hostel Housekeeping Operations

• Manage end-to-end housekeeping operations across all University hostels.


• Establish and implement standardized housekeeping SOPs and service standards.


• Ensure daily cleanliness of:


• Student rooms


• Corridors


• Staircases


• Washrooms


• Common areas


• Study areas


• Recreation areas


• Dining/mess surroundings


• Hostel offices


• Visitor areas


• Establish daily, weekly, monthly, and deep-cleaning schedules.


• Conduct regular inspections and ensure timely corrective action.

2. Hygiene & Sanitation

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation throughout hostel premises.


• Ensure regular cleaning and sanitization of washrooms and common areas.


• Monitor pest-control activities and preventive measures.


• Ensure proper garbage collection, segregation, disposal, and housekeeping practices.


• Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of cleaning chemicals.

3. Housekeeping Manpower Management

• Lead and supervise housekeeping supervisors, cleaners, attendants, and outsourced housekeeping personnel.


• Prepare manpower deployment and shift schedules based on hostel occupancy.


• Monitor attendance, punctuality, grooming, discipline, productivity, and performance.


• Ensure adequate manpower availability across all hostels.


• Conduct regular training on cleaning standards, hygiene, safety, student interaction, and professional conduct.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Facility Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• Master's degree / MBA / Hotel & Hospitality Management qualification will be an advantage.

Experience

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in housekeeping, hospitality, facility management, hotel operations, hostel administration, or large residential/institutional operations.


• Proven experience managing large housekeeping teams and multiple residential facilities.


• Experience in universities, boarding/residential institutions, hotels, hospitals, corporate campuses, or large residential facilities will be preferred.


• Experience managing outsourced housekeeping and laundry vendors is desirable.

Location: Guntur- Andhra Pradesh

Pay Scale: Attractive salary for well-qualified and deserving candidates.