Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Head Housekeeper to lead and manage the entire housekeeping department. This role carries full responsibility for cleanliness standards across guest rooms, public areas, restaurant, bistro, pool and spa facilities, while overseeing, training and motivating a team of 10 housekeeping staff.
The successful candidate will combine strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail.
Lead, manage and motivate a team of approximately 10 housekeeping staff.
Prepare staff schedules and allocate daily duties according to occupancy levels.
Conduct regular room and public area inspections to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
Provide training, coaching and performance management for team members.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding and probation evaluations.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and service excellence.
Ensure all 83 guest rooms are cleaned, maintained and released on time.
Oversee cleanliness of all public areas including lobby, corridors, restaurant, bistro, pool and spa areas.
Develop and implement cleaning procedures and deep-cleaning schedules.
Coordinate closely with Front Office and Maintenance to ensure smooth room turnover and prompt resolution of issues.
Manage linen inventory, guest amenities and housekeeping supplies.
Monitor stock levels, control costs and place orders when necessary.
Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and presentation throughout the property.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and proper chemical handling procedures.
Implement quality control measures and continuously improve housekeeping standards.
Oversee lost and found procedures and ensure guest privacy and security protocols are upheld.
Prepare housekeeping reports and maintain departmental records.
Monitor departmental budgets and control operational expenses.
Contribute to operational planning and service improvement initiatives.
Provide operational support during peak periods or staffing shortages.
Step in to assist with cleaning duties when required.
Proven experience in a Head Housekeeper / Executive Housekeeper role within a hotel environment.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
Experience managing stock control and departmental budgets.
Good communication skills in English (additional languages are an asset).
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.
Competitive salary package.
Senior leadership role within a well-established hospitality operation.
Supportive and professional working environment.
Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated housekeeping team.
Outreach Recruitment is a startup recruitment agency made up from a combination of expertise in various industries that have come together to support the local market in finding PEOPLE to join their teams. Our aim is to connect quality PEOPLE to businesses in order to support the growth for both.
All the Partners at Outreach Recruitment have in past, worked closely with several potential clients and have identified a strong need in the quality of PEOPLE in most local industries. We have partnered up with experts in various parts of the world in order to filter well quality PEOPLE that can become part of the Maltese community and workforce.
Outreach Recruitment – The PEOPLE Company has been founded by 4 partners on the specific core values after
several years working apart in various industries on the island of Malta and Internationally.
We commonly share values of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, INTEGRATION & FAIRNESS and we consider them as the pillars of
our PEOPLE Company.
We genuinely and strongly believe that we can be the connection between talented PEOPLE and local business for both to grow in a country that is developing at a very fast rate.
