Executive Housekeeper / Back of House Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Plettenberg Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 260.000 - 380.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Craven Cottage CC in Plettenberg Bay seeks an experienced Housekeeping Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure 4-star standards across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces. You will conduct inspections, coordinate room allocations with Front Office, and lead recruitment, training, and staff scheduling to maintain productivity and high morale.

The role requires hands-on leadership, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to manage stock, health and safety procedures,

Qualifikationen

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar hotel housekeeping leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, reliable and hands-on.
• Leads by example.
• Strong staff management record.
• Excellent quality control and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organized and solution focused.
• Passion for exceptional guest experiences.

Aufgaben

• Manage the daily operation of the housekeeping department.
• Ensure all guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas meet 4-star standards.
• Conduct regular room inspections and quality audits.
• Coordinate daily room allocations with the Front Office team.
• Ensure rooms are prepared on time for guest arrivals and departures.
• Recruit, train and supervise housekeeping staff.
• Prepare staff schedules and allocate daily duties.
• Monitor staff performance and morale.
• Manage housekeeping inventory, linen, guest amenities and cleaning supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hotel operating procedures.
• Respond professionally to housekeeping-related guest requests.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Matric (Grade 12)

Jobbeschreibung

Duties:

• Manage the daily operation of the housekeeping department.
• Ensure all guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas consistently meet 4-star standards.
• Conduct regular room inspections and quality audits.
• Coordinate daily room allocations with the Front Office team.
• Ensure rooms are prepared on time for guest arrivals and departures.
• Recruit, train and supervise housekeeping staff.
• Prepare staff schedules and allocate daily duties.
• Monitor staff performance and maintain high levels of productivity and morale.
• Manage housekeeping inventory, linen, guest amenities and cleaning supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, minimize wastage and assist with cost control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hotel operating procedures.
• Respond professionally to housekeeping-related guest requests.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar hotel housekeeping leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, reliable and hands-on.
• Leads by example.
• Strong staff management record.
• Excellent quality control and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organized and solution focused.
• Passion for exceptional guest experiences.