Housekeeping Supervisor

Feedem Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking 2 Housekeeping Supervisors in Paarl to oversee daily cleaning operations in the retirement sector. This role entails establishing cleaning standards, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience, excellent people and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure. A matric qualification or relevant experience is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety standards and management.
• Minimum 2 years cleaning supervisory experience in retirement or similar industries.
• Knowledge of cleaning principles and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning standards and procedures are established and followed.
• Coach and develop cleaning staff.
• Schedule and assign specific duties to cleaners.
• Inspect cleaning equipment regularly.
• Control and monitor usage of cleaning materials.
• Assist cleaners with their duties as required.
• Manage and train staff effectively.
• Conduct stock taking and quality control.
• Order and issue stock as needed.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Perform administrative duties as required.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric/Grade 12 or relevant experience

Job description

Job Advert Summary

We are currently recruiting for 2x Housekeeping Supervisors within the retirement sector. The purpose of the role is to supervise and oversee the daily cleaning operations of the unit.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 or relevant experience.
• Must have experience in health and safety standards and management.
• Minimum 2 years cleaning supervisory experience gained in retirement or similar industries.
• Understand cleaning principles and knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Able to work long hours, after hours and some weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishment of cleaning standards and procedures for workers and ensure adherence to these standards and procedures
• Coaching and developing employees (cleaners)
• Scheduling and assigning specific duties/roles to cleaners and also ensuring that they are carried out expertly
• Inspection of cleaning equipment on a regular basis so as to know when they are worn-out and also request for replacement
• Controlling and monitoring the usage of cleaning materials so as to avoid or minimize waste and/or misuse
• Providing any form of required assistance to cleaners while they carry out their duties.
• Staff Management & Training – Able to impart skills and empower staff
• Stock taking and Quality Control
• Ordering and Issuing of stock
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene & Safety
• Adhoc Admin Duties
• Shift and Weekend Work is required.