IHG Hotels & Resorts

Executive Housekeeper - Pre-opening Regent Kuala Lumpur

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Malaysia (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Housekeeping Operations Excellence

  • - Oversee all housekeeping operations including guest rooms, suites, public areas, and back-of-house spaces

  • - Ensure consistent adherence to Regent and IHG luxury cleanliness and presentation standards

  • - Maintain impeccable room readiness, staging, and turn-down service execution

  • - Ensure all areas reflect timeless elegance, order, and sensory comfort

2. Guest Experience & Room Quality

  • - Ensure every guest room delivers a flawless “first impression” and consistent luxury condition throughout the stay

  • - Manage VIP rooms, long-stay guests, and special amenity setups with precision and personalization

  • - Collaborate with Front Office and Butler teams to anticipate guest preferences

  • - Handle guest requests and complaints with speed, discretion, and resolution focus

3. Team Leadership & Culture

  • - Lead, train, and inspire a large housekeeping team with a strong luxury service mindset

  • - Foster a culture of pride, discipline, and attention to detail

  • - Conduct regular training on standards, grooming, and service etiquette

  • - Manage performance, scheduling, and workforce planning effectively

4. Laundry & Linen Management

  • - Oversee laundry operations, linen control, and inventory management

  • - Ensure quality standards in fabric care, pressing, and presentation

  • - Maintain efficient stock control and minimize wastage or loss

5. Public Area Excellence

  • - Ensure all public spaces (lobby, corridors, restrooms, spa, F&B outlets, back-of-house) are maintained to luxury standards

  • - Maintain continuous inspection routines and corrective action systems

  • - Coordinate with Engineering for upkeep and preventive maintenance

6. Sustainability & Environmental Practices

  • - Implement eco-friendly housekeeping practices (chemical usage, water conservation, linen reuse programs)

  • - Support Regent’s sustainability initiatives and waste reduction targets

  • - Ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste in coordination with sustainability team

7. Budget & Cost Control

  • - Develop and manage housekeeping budgets (labor, supplies, linen, chemicals)

  • - Optimize productivity and cost efficiency without compromising luxury standards

  • - Monitor consumption patterns and implement control measures

8. Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • - Conduct regular inspections and audits of rooms and public areas

  • - Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and brand standards

  • - Maintain documentation for internal and external audits

9. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

  • - Work closely with Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, F&B, and Wellness teams

  • - Ensure seamless coordination for room readiness, VIP arrivals, and special events

  • - Support pre-opening or renovation projects with room setup and mock-up standards

10. Technology & Systems

  • - Utilize Property Management Systems (PMS), housekeeping apps, and inventory tools effectively

  • - Drive digital tracking of room status, inspections, and maintenance requests

  • - Leverage data to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction

Key Skills & Competencies

  • - Strong leadership in luxury housekeeping environments

  • - Exceptional attention to detail and standards enforcement

  • - Operational planning and workforce management skills

  • - Guest-centric mindset with high emotional intelligence

  • - Strong communication and cross-department collaboration

  • - Cost control and efficiency mindset without compromising quality

  • - Strong knowledge of cleaning systems, chemicals, and fabric care standards

Qualifications & Experience

  • - Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or related field

  • - 8–12 years of housekeeping experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role

  • - Experience in luxury or ultra-luxury hotels/resorts

Preferred Experience

  • - Pre-opening or major renovation experience in luxury properties

  • - Exposure to butler-driven or high-touch luxury service environments

  • - Experience with Forbes Luxury standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • - Guest satisfaction scores (Room cleanliness & overall experience)

  • - Housekeeping audit scores

  • - Room turnaround time efficiency

  • - VIP and repeat guest satisfaction feedback

  • - Labor productivity and cost per occupied room

  • - Inventory accuracy and loss prevention metrics

  • - Sustainability compliance (linen reuse, chemical reduction, waste management)

Regent Brand Lens (Differentiation)

  • Deliver flawless, invisible luxury where cleanliness is never noticed—only felt

  • Maintain timeless elegance, precision, and sensory calm in every space

  • Ensure every room feels personally prepared, not operationally cleaned

  • Embed a culture of quiet excellence and obsessive attention to detail

  • Housekeeping is not a function—it is a core expression of the Regent brand

IHG Hotels & Resorts

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo

Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels

Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels

Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Windsor, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ihg.com
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