Job Description
About the Role
Hutchinson’s Domestic Staff is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to join their team at a newly built private villa in Kurdistan, Iraq. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the housekeeping team to maintain immaculate standards and ensuring the villa is always ready for guests. With a strong focus on luxury-level service, this role requires excellent leadership skills, attention to detail, and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and supervise daily/weekly cleaning schedules for all internal areas, ensuring consistent luxury-level standards and readiness whether family is in residence or not.
- Work hands-on when required to do so: detailed cleaning, care of luxury finishes, surfaces, artwork (with training), and specialist materials.
- Oversee laundry and wardrobe routines in coordination with the designated laundry/wardrobe housekeeper, including linens, towels and guest bedding rotation.
- Inspect rooms and back-of-house spaces, correcting defects, raising maintenance tickets, and following up until completion.
- Train, coach and performance-manage housekeepers, including cross-training into basic service and back-up roles for other departments.
- Manage housekeeping inventories, ordering supplies within agreed budgets and maintaining storerooms in an organized way.
- Collaborate closely with the Head Butler, Executive chef, Security Supervisor and Maintenance supervisor to coordinate schedules, deep cleans and event support.
Requirements
- 5-8 Years in luxury hotels or UHNW households, including proven team-leading experience.
- Strong people management skills.
- Eye for detail and very high standards of discretion and confidentiality.
- Comfortable adapting to evolving SOPs as the Villa opens and operations are refined.
- Fluent English.
- Flexible with a team player attitude.
Qualifications
- None specified in the original job description.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000 per annum (USD).
- Accommodation, medical insurance, and return flight home provided.
- Annual leave: 30 days per year.
- Working hours: 8-10 hours per day with flexibility, 6-day working week. Any overtime worked will be compensated with lieu days when the family are not in residence.
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About Catering / hospitality Jobs in ZA
The catering and hospitality industry in South Africa is a thriving sector that provides opportunities for individuals to pursue fulfilling careers. Typically, the job market trends in this field are characterized by strong demand for skilled professionals, particularly in urban areas where tourism and event hosting are increasingly popular.
When it comes to salaries, a general salary range for catering and hospitality positions in South Africa can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and level of responsibility. Broadly speaking, common entry-level positions in this field typically earn salaries ranging from R30 000 to R50 000 per annum, while senior roles can command salaries upwards of R80 000 to R120 000 or more, depending on the specific requirements of the role.
Common skills required for success in the catering and hospitality industry include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure, physical stamina, and basic knowledge of food safety and handling. Additionally, experience with customer service, event planning, and inventory management is often beneficial. While some employers may place a greater emphasis on specific technical skills or certifications, these general skills provide a solid foundation for career progression in this field.
The catering and hospitality industry encompasses a wide range of sectors, including fine dining restaurants, casual eateries, hotels, conference centers, and event management companies. Financial services sector, technology industry, and manufacturing sector are among the common industries that employ professionals in this field. While specific job roles may vary, understanding the broader industry landscape can help individuals make informed career choices.
Career development opportunities in catering and hospitality abound, with many employers investing in training and development programs to support staff growth and advancement. Typically, career progression involves taking on additional responsibilities, such as shift management or team leadership roles, or pursuing specialized certifications or further education. With dedication and hard work, individuals can build a fulfilling career in this dynamic and rewarding industry.
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