Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Discounts on hotel stays

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Assistant Executive Housekeeper to lead all housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring top cleanliness, safety, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This full-time role is based in Kuala Lumpur.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to health and hygiene standards, and effective staff training to maintain high service levels across the hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Executive Housekeeper in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations and laundry management.
• Leadership, team management and staff training capabilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure cleanliness and efficiency.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering and other departments.
• Manage training and staff development; implement KPI tracking and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety standards and hospitality laws.
• Plan and supervise scheduling, inspections, and maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Guest satisfaction

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Executive Housekeeper to join our team at Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This role is responsible for leading and managing all housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The Assistant Executive Housekeeper plays a key role in maintaining the hotel’s overall look and ensuring compliance with cleanliness, health, hygiene, and hospitality standards. This is a full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur.

What you'll be doing

• To oversee the management of every area of the hotel housekeeping operation is meticulously cleaned and set as per company standards as well as gardens groomed and well kept as per the monitoring schedules.
• Oversees the close co-operation with Engineering operations departments and managers.
• Oversee the exhaustive Preventive Maintenance System and ensure that all qualitative and time related KPI’s are being met.
• Oversees all laundry related operations.
• To ensure all service protocols are trained in and implemented regarding guest valuables and property.
• To ensure all staff are trained to interact promptly with guests in a professional manner (irrelevant of guest nationality).
• To ensure all departmental training/subsequent matrices are implemented for every member of the Housekeeping staff.
• To safeguard the property, it’s guests, staff and its assets at all times.
• To ensure the highest possible servicing of guests and their facilities by all staff under housekeeping department and including Laundry in line with company policy and health and hygiene guidelines.
• Establish systems which monitor the achievement of departmental goals.
• Ensure compliance with business operations and hospitality laws.
• Work with sales to manage the development of new products and services.
• Develop quality management systems.
• Manage the delivery of high quality service to guests.
• To plan, direct, control and coordinate the activities of all personnel engaged in the housekeeping division to insure an efficient and profitable service.
• To ensure high service standards in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures uniforms, linen and toweling and all relevant operating equipment is controlled and sufficient for hotel needs.
• Schedules routine inspections of all Housekeeping areas by/with the Assistant Housekeeper and other supervisory personnel.
• Inspects guest and public areas on a regular basis to ensure that the furnishings, facilities, and equipment are clean and in good repair.
• Manages and implements rotational cleaning and maintenance schedules.

What we're looking for

• Well experience as Assistant Executive Housekeeper required in the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations, laundry management, hygiene standards, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and staff training capabilities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain high service standards and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Good communication and coordination skills with internal departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle operational challenges effectively.
• Knowledge of hospitality regulations, health and safety standards, and quality control systems.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

What We Offer

At Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and supportive work environment. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career development
• Access to employee wellness programs
• Discounts on hotel stays
• Healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements where possible

About Us

Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city’s bustling commercial district. As part of the Sunway Group, we are renowned for our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve. Join our dynamic team and be a part of our continued success.