We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeping Supervisor at a premium property in Franschhoek.
The Housekeeping Supervisor supports the Hotel Management to achieve the strategic direction and annual plans for Housekeeping operations.
Position Requirements
- Diploma in Hospitality
- Valid driver’s license would be advantageous
- High level of physical endurance
- Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas
Experience and Skill
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position within a 5-star luxury property
- Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
- 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
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direction, oversight, and guidance to the Housekeeping Team, ensuring they are motivated and aligned with the hotel’s standards.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the Housekeeping Team and across other departments.
- Prepare weekly work schedules for the Housekeeping department based on the weekly forecast and allocate tasks to staff accordingly.
- Check daily manning levels to ensure the department is adequately staffed at all times.
- Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure that furnishings, facilities, and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and in good repair.
- Implement and monitor departmental par-stock levels for chemicals, amenities, linen, and other items in collaboration with Hotel Management.
- Monitor and control inventories for operating equipment, linen, stationery, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and uniforms to maintain par stocks and control costs.
- Identify areas where waste can be reduced, and financial savings made, and monitor service practices to achieve waste reduction targets.
- Ensure that departmental training records are up to date and reflect all training conducted.
- Implement and monitor an effective key control system for areas relevant to the Housekeeping Department, ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, equipment, and supplies.
Remuneration Details
Competitive Basic Salary plus Benefits (Add-on approach)
Only candidates with relevant experience and requirements will be shortlisted and contacted.
Start Date
Priority Position
Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in the Cape Winelands Region 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.
Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates 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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