Assistant Housekeeper

Hilton; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Assistant Housekeeper in Sabah to oversee all housekeeping operations, ensuring immaculate guest rooms and public areas while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, forecast needs, and partner with other departments on facility improvements to elevate guest satisfaction and the hotel's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a 5-star hotel.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and chemicals.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping operations: Direct all aspects of Housekeeping operations, including system management, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and policy implementation
• Ensure high quality standards: Oversee and uphold cleanliness, service, and product quality standards in guest rooms, public spaces, restrooms, offices, and meeting areas
• Collaborate on improvement projects: Partner with Property Operations and other departments on rehabilitation and capital improvement projects to enhance facilities
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Uphold regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, particularly as related to proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Integrity

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the housekeeping department, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and aesthetic upkeep throughout the hotel. This role involves strategic planning, staff management, and maintaining a seamless operation to enhance guest satisfaction, cultivating a culture of excellence, inspiring the team to strive for perfection, and taking pride in their work. As an

Job Description

As an Assistant Housekeeper, you’re not just leading the hotel’s housekeeping function – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Lead housekeeping operations: Direct all aspects of Housekeeping operations, including system management, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and policy implementation
• Ensure high quality standards: Oversee and uphold cleanliness, service, and product quality standards in guest rooms, public spaces, restrooms, offices, and meeting areas
• Collaborate on improvement projects: Partner with Property Operations and other departments on rehabilitation and capital improvement projects to enhance facilities
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Uphold regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, particularly as related to proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In Addition, This Role Requires The Following Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a 5-star hotel.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and chemicals.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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