About this role
Housekeeping Supervisor
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Food, Beverage and Hospitality
Job Description
- Supervise daily housekeeping operations, ensuring guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces meet Pullman, Mercure, and Accor brand standards.
- Conduct room and area inspections, ensuring cleanliness, presentation, safety, and maintenance standards are consistently achieved.
- Lead, train, coach, and motivate housekeeping team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Allocate daily assignments, monitor productivity, and ensure efficient use of manpower and resources.
- Coordinate closely with Front Office and Engineering teams to ensure room readiness and timely resolution of maintenance issues.
- Handle guest requests, complaints, and service recovery professionally and promptly.
- Manage housekeeping inventories, including linen, guest supplies, cleaning materials, and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, sanitation, and environmental sustainability standards.
- Prepare and maintain housekeeping reports, lost-and-found records, and operational documentation.
- Support the Housekeeping Manager in achieving departmental objectives, quality targets, and cost-control initiatives.
- Assist in onboarding and training new colleagues while promoting continuous learning and professional development.
- Support colleagues during peak operational periods and ensure fair allocation of duties and workload distribution.
- Work closely with fellow Housekeeping Supervisors to ensure consistent service delivery, operational continuity, and effective shift handovers.
Qualifications
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Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field.
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Minimum of 5 years' experience in Housekeeping operations within a reputable hotel environment.
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At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a four-star or five-star hotel preferred.
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Experience working within an international hotel brand is an added advantage.
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Knowledge of linen management, inventory control, and housekeeping budgeting principles.
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Familiarity with hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) and housekeeping management software.
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