Overview

We are looking for an experienced Housekeeping Manger to lead and manage the housekeeping team working at a luxury hospitality portfolio in Franschhoek.

You will be successful in this role if you have the ability to assist with the planning and co-ordination of the activities of the housekeeping team by ensuring that operating procedures and standards are met. The role requires high levels of attention to detail, a leader, team player and the focus on exceeding the guests’ expectations.

Experience and Skill

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within a 5-star luxury property
• Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be computer literate
• Leadership experience
• Strong training skills and experience
• Effective rostering abilities
• Knowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventories
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Position Requirements

• Diploma in Hospitality
• Valid driver’s license
• High level of physical endurance
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas

Main Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance to the Housekeeping team
• Daily handovers and briefings with Housekeeping team
• Ensure hotel public areas are maintained and look impeccable
• Daily maintenance reporting and following up
• Staff rostering and leave planning
• Plans, prepares and executes on-going training initiatives for the Housekeeping team
• Monitor and control inventories for operating equipment, linen, stationary, guest supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms to ensure par stocks are maintained and costs are controlled

Remuneration details

Competitive Salary plus  Benefits (Add-on approach)

Start Date

Priority Position

Consideration

Candidates, who are already residing in the local vicinity of the Winelands will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.

Only applicants already residing in South Africa, with the required experience will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain:

• Updated CV with contactable references
• Tertiary Educational documents
• Written Reference Letters
• A recent presentable profile photo’s
• Chefs: 6-8 Food profile photos produced by yourself or in conjunction with the team

How to apply

Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za

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