Housekeeping Supervisor - Saudi Talent

Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Makkah Region is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee and train the housekeeping team. This role involves ensuring high standards of cleanliness, preparing job assignments, and addressing special guest requests. The ideal candidate has previous supervisory experience in a hotel environment, excellent command of English, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous minor supervisory experience in Housekeeping.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Housekeeping Attendants and ensure standards are met.
• Prepare job assignments and issue keys to staff.
• Inspect cleaned areas for compliance with standards.
• Train and assist Housekeeping Attendants.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or vocational training in hospitality

Tools

Opera

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Housekeeping professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Housekeeping Supervisor you are responsible to supervise the team of Housekeeping Attendants towards achieving the operational objectives while ensuring that the standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel meet the requirements specified and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Prepare Housekeeping Attendants job assignments
• Issue keys and supplies to Housekeeping Attendants
• Take note of VIPs, Do Not Disturb, Sleep Out, Double-Lock Rooms and take appropriate action
• Attend daily meetings and receive special instructions
• Receive check-outs before reporting them as vacant
• Receive special requests from guests and carry them out
• Inspect areas cleaned using checklist to see that cleaning is adequate, supplies in room are as per standard and immediate repairs are reported
• Fill out report and hand over found articles to the lost and found department
• Supervise cleaning of guest rooms, corridors and stairwells
• Train and assist Housekeeping Attendants and advise Superior about performance
• Assist with inventory and ensure that all housekeeping machines and equipment are properly handled and maintained

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a diploma or vocational training hospitality with previous minor supervisory experiences within the Housekeeping Department of a hotel. Good command of written and spoken English communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities are essentials. Computer literacy and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be a friendly, caring individual with good cross cultures sensitivity and a concern for quality and an eye for details. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and enjoy working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results