Executive Housekeeper | Luxury Hotel | Plettenberg Bay
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience | Live-in position
Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a professional and experienced Executive Housekeeper for a prestigious luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. This role is ideal for an accomplished hospitality professional who thrives in a high-end environment and is passionate about maintaining world-class cleanliness and service standards.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- Matric (high school diploma)
- Computer literacy
- Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or similar qualification (beneficial)
- 8 to 10 years of housekeeping experience, with at least 2 to 3 years in a similar role within a five-star property
- Strong operational and technical knowledge in housekeeping
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and presentation of the entire hotel
- Manage and maintain housekeeping standards in guest rooms and public areas
- Develop and manage the annual housekeeping budget
- Monitor and maintain par stock of guest supplies, linens, cleaning products, and uniforms
- Oversee stock control and coordinate inventories with the Accounts and General Store departments
- Conduct regular inspections and ensure all pest control and sanitation measures are in place
- Implement housekeeping systems and procedures and ensure compliance
- Prepare housekeeping and operational reports for management
- Assist in supplier selection and procurement for housekeeping-related items
- Oversee linen and amenities control, including quality assurance and usage
- Manage housekeeping contractors in accordance with service level agreements
- Address and resolve guest complaints in a professional and timely manner
- Lead and manage all departmental audits and ensure corrective action plans are followed
- Recruit; train, and evaluate housekeeping staff
- Manage email and guest communication professionally
- Maintain detailed knowledge of the hotel layout, services, and offerings
- Ensure optimal use of the hotel’s property management system (OPERA)
- Perform daily inspections of public areas and staff facilities
- Conduct daily team briefings and build team morale
- Coordinate with the Maintenance department for preventive room and area upkeep
- Ensure cyclical cleaning plans are implemented (e.g., flushing toilets in unoccupied rooms)
- Promote and ensure adherence to SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental) regulations
- Foster effective interdepartmental communication and cooperation
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Highly organized, hands-on leader with a strong sense of ownership
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Team motivator with attention to training and development
- Exceptional eye for detail and a passion for luxury standards
- Professional demeanor with the ability to work under pressure
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in one of South Africa’s most beautiful coastal destinations.