Deputy Cleaning Manager (Boksburg, JHB)

Newrest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in airline catering seeks a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to lead a team in maintaining high hygiene standards. This role involves managing staff, preparing rosters, and ensuring compliance with cleaning protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in staff management, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the cleanliness and safety of operations in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and have the required experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role with staff management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning standards are met and staff are effectively managed.
• Conduct training and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Staff Management

Planning and Organizing

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Business Management

Short Course in Leadership Development

Tools

Winrest system

Job description

The world's leading independent airline catering company, with 40,000 employees in 54 countries.

Labor

• Ensure that subordinates are competent to perform their duties to an acceptable standard and where necessary provide on-the-job training for all shifts.
• Ensure that all cleaners are allocated / delegated accordingly to departments / areas for all shifts on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the cleaners are rostered according to departments / areas for all shifts.
• Preparation of rosters and to always ensure that the accurate number of staff are allocated to be on duty daily.
• Raise Job Cards and complete maintenance request forms for all equipment that is not functioning properly or posing safety hazards to any staff worker or to food safety.
• Ensure cleaning is always at an acceptable standard for both inside and outside the unit.
• Any non-conformances regarding cleaning must be immediately reported to the Unit Manager.
• Immediately report any pest sightings or incidents to QC Management.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks to staff regarding hygiene standards and submit toolbox report to head of cleaning department as required daily.
• Conduct weekly inventory of all chemicals, disposables, and update above on weekly usage and report to be sent to head of cleaning department.
• Ensure output forms are done on Winrest system for all items being pulled for the chemical store daily.
• Ensure correct chemicals are issued and recorded daily; report to be sent to head of cleaning department weekly.
• Ensure all consumables such as hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towel dispensers, and surface sanitizer bottles are replenished as required on all shifts.
• Prepare and implement cleaning/hygiene checklists for all areas/departments and ensure they are signed off daily.
• Ensure the checklists are completed by the team daily.
• Ensure absenteeism report is sent to HR and head of cleaning department daily.
• Ensure food waste recording is done correctly and recorded for all shifts.
• Ensure that all dishwasher machines are cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Ensure available trolleys are deep cleaned daily on the afternoon and night shift.
• Ensure all drains are deep cleaned and sanitized daily and as required.
• Ensure effective management of the night shift cleaning team, further ensuring that any non-conformance from their side is reported accordingly and actioned immediately.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Grade 12
• Own reliable vehicle
• Diploma or similar in Business Management or similar
• Short Course in Leadership Development will be an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP will be an advantage
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Staff Management
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Planning and Organizing
• Previous experience managing a team of housekeeping employees
• Must be able to work weekends and public holidays as per a roster system
• Overtime will be necessary from time to time