Hoedspruit: Housekeeping Manager – Hoedspruit posted by HotelJobs

Intimate 5* Game Lodge in the Hoedspruit area is looking for an experienced Housekeeping Manager.

The Housekeeping Manager will manage the housekeeping department, implement and monitor systems that provide guests with outstanding service.

Duties:

Implement and monitor policies, processes and standards to ensure an effective high- quality housekeeping service is provided to guests and the operations team.

Scheduling staff, delegating duties and managing outputs of the housekeeping team

Implement and monitor processes to understand the departments needs and expectations

Provide direction, oversight and guidance to the housekeeping team.

Ensure housekeeping department implements all relevant security and health and safety policies, processes and procedures.

Ensure the housekeeping team provides impeccable service to guests consistently.

Ensure the development of a housekeeping team that pays attention to detail, takes initiative, and works competently and confidently as one team

Ensure processes reflects a care for spaces, furniture, and equipment

Perform HR related administration and ensure that it is kept up to date and reporting submitted on time.

Deal with complaints, solve problems, special guest requests and any other issues that may arise.

Consistently strive to achieve maximum performance and always promote a professional service-oriented environment.

Maintain effective and positive working relationships with team members and other operational / support areas.

Understand the companys values and strategic goals and work within these parameters

Identify areas in which waste can be reduced, financial savings made and monitor service practices to achieve waste reduction targets.

Ensure that training is given to the housekeeping department regularly and that a training plan is followed.

Direct supervision of all training, performance management, scheduling and assigning of daily duties and long-term projects

Controlling the operational budget, labour costs, equipment and supply requisition

Actively promote a safe and hazard free work environment

Take responsibility to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and within given time frames.

Requirements:

Matric Certificate

Relevant tertiary diploma

At least 5 years experience in the hospitality industry

At least 2 years experience as a housekeeping manager

The ability to convey clear instructions to colleagues while being mindful of tight operational deadlines.

Ability to focus intently on ensuring consistent high-quality personalised service

Competent working knowledge of Word and Excel, Outlook and other Hotel Management Systems

Efficient time management skills

Keen attention to detail with excellent follow-through capabilities

Diplomatic and able to deal with people at all levels with confidence and ease, friendly and welcoming disposition.