IHG Hotels & Resorts

Housekeeping Team Leader - Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping Operations

  • Supervise daily cleaning of guest rooms, corridors, and public areas.
  • Ensure rooms are cleaned and released on time as per operational requirements.
  • Conduct room inspections to maintain cleanliness and presentation standards.
  • Ensure housekeeping supplies, linen, and amenities are adequately stocked.
  • Coordinate with Front Office regarding room status updates and guest requests.
  • Handle special cleaning tasks and VIP room preparations.

Team Supervision

  • Allocate daily tasks and responsibilities to housekeeping associates.
  • Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational priorities.
  • Monitor grooming, attendance, and discipline of team members.
  • Train and guide associates on cleaning procedures and brand standards.
  • Support new team members during orientation and training.

Guest Service

  • Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests and complaints.
  • Ensure guest privacy and security are maintained at all times.
  • Deliver a positive guest experience through cleanliness and service quality.

Inventory & Maintenance

  • Monitor usage of cleaning chemicals, linen, and guest supplies.
  • Report maintenance issues and follow up for timely resolution.
  • Ensure proper handling and storage of housekeeping equipment and chemicals.

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow hotel health, hygiene, and safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with hotel SOPs and brand standards.
  • Promote safe working practices within the department.
  • Handle lost and found procedures according to hotel policy.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Leadership and team coordination skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Attention to detail and quality standards
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of housekeeping operations and cleaning procedures

Qualifications

  • Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management preferred.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of housekeeping experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
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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.

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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.

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