Job Description

Manager – Housekeeping:

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the Housekeeping Department, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, maintenance, and presentation across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.

• Develop, implement, and review departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and business strategies to achieve operational excellence and organizational objectives.

• Recommend and implement improvements in housekeeping methods, equipment, staffing, and operational processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service quality.

• Establish and maintain aesthetic and quality standards for housekeeping products, guest amenities, and services in line with brand standards.

• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by anticipating guest needs, maintaining attention to detail, respecting guest privacy, and resolving service issues promptly.

• Conduct regular inspections and quality audits of guest rooms, public areas, and service areas to ensure compliance with hotel standards.

• Monitor departmental performance, analyze operational results, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations while protecting guests, employees, and company assets.

• Plan manpower requirements based on occupancy forecasts and prepare efficient duty rosters to maximize productivity and service delivery.

• Recruit, train, mentor, coach, and evaluate housekeeping associates to build a high-performing and engaged team.

• Conduct performance appraisals, provide regular feedback, and implement employee development and succession planning initiatives.

• Oversee inventory planning, procurement, storage, issuance, and cost control of linens, guest amenities, cleaning chemicals, equipment, and operating supplies.

• Manage in-house and outsourced laundry operations to ensure quality, timely service, and cost efficiency.

• Coordinate closely with the Front Office Department to ensure timely room availability and accurate room status updates.

• Liaise with the Engineering Department to ensure prompt maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and housekeeping equipment.

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses, control costs, and identify opportunities for operational savings.

• Ensure compliance with brand standards, quality assurance requirements, and hotel policies through regular monitoring and audits.

• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, guest focus, and continuous improvement within the department.

• Prepare and review departmental reports, including productivity, quality audits, inventory, guest feedback, and operational performance, and present recommendations to senior management.
  
  Can connect at careers@radissonmbd.com