Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to lead our team in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation at our sophisticated full-service hotel located in the heart of Sea Point, Cape Town Seaboard. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can balance the demands of high-occupancy leisure hotels with the specific needs of long-stay apartments and suites.
Key Responsibilities
- Boutique Standard Maintenance: Ensure all 100 guest rooms and executive suites are maintained to a crisp, modern standard that appeals to international leisure and corporate travelers.
- Coastal Asset Protection: Implement specific cleaning and maintenance protocols to protect furniture, fixtures, and electronics from salt-air corrosion and high-humidity coastal conditions.
- Public Area Excellence: Maintain the aesthetic integrity of high-traffic areas, including the ocean-facing restaurant, pool deck, and urban lounge spaces.
- Strategic Laundry Management: Oversee the laundry cycle to ensure rapid turnaround of high-thread-count linens, focusing on whitening standards and fabric longevity.
- Environmental Sustainability: Lead the department in water-saving and eco-friendly cleaning initiatives, aligning with Cape Town’s sustainability focus.
- Guest Personalization: Coordinate “VIP Arrival” protocols, ensuring personalized housekeeping touches for repeat international guests and long-stay residents.
- Contractor Oversight: Manage relationships and performance for outsourced services such as window cleaning (essential for sea views) and specialized deep cleaning.
Requirements
- Education: A formal qualification in Hospitality Management or Executive Housekeeping is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Housekeeping Management, specifically within a 4-star “urban-chic” or beachfront hotel environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Expert knowledge of fabric care, high-end floor finishes (marble/wood), and specialized coastal cleaning agents.
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role. However, relevant experience and technical knowledge will be given preference.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details are not available at this time. Please contact us to discuss further.
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About Catering / hospitality Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, with its stunning natural beauty and thriving economy, presents an exciting career landscape for those interested in the hospitality and catering industry. Typically, this sector is driven by tourism, offering a wide range of job opportunities across various establishments, from boutique hotels to fine dining restaurants.
Generally, salaries in the hospitality sector can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may fall within the range of R200 000 – R400 000 per annum, while more senior roles can command higher figures, often ranging from R500 000 to over R1 million per annum. However, it’s essential to note that these are broad estimates and actual salaries can differ significantly.
Common skills required for a career in hospitality include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Additionally, knowledge of food safety and handling, basic first aid, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software are often considered essential. In more senior roles, management skills, financial acumen, and creativity may also be valued.
The Western Cape’s hospitality industry is often driven by the tourism sector, which encompasses various sub-sectors such as luxury resorts, boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and event management. Financial services, technology, and manufacturing are also common industries that employ catering staff. Generally, career progression in this field can involve moving from front-of-house to back-of-house roles, or transitioning into management positions.
For those seeking a career in hospitality, there are various opportunities for development and advancement. Common career paths include working as a sous chef, restaurant manager, or events coordinator, before potentially moving into general management or even entrepreneurship. With experience and the right skills, it’s possible to transition into related fields such as food writing, culinary arts instruction, or even entrepreneurial ventures in the hospitality sector.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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