Housekeeping Manager or Senior Housekeeping Supervisor

Hospitality Hire is recruiting a Housekeeping Manager or Senior Housekeeping Supervisor to join our clients team on a 6-month contract with immediate effect.

We need someone who understands the pace and standards of a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, has experience working with a high volume of rooms, and can confidently lead and support a busy housekeeping operation.

Candidates must be available to start immediately.

If you are hands-on, highly organised, passionate about hotel cleanliness and presentation, and comfortable leading a large housekeeping team in a demanding environment, this opportunity could be for you.

Minimum Requirements

Matric Certificate (Grade 12)- Hospitality or Housekeeping qualification advantageous- Proven experience as a Housekeeping Manager, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Executive Housekeeper, or Senior Housekeeping Supervisor- Strong working experience within a 4-star or 5-star hotel environment essential- Previous experience managing or supervising housekeeping operations in a high-volume hotel with a large number of rooms essential- Strong knowledge of hotel housekeeping standards, room inspections, cleaning procedures, and SO

Ps- Proven experience supervising and motivating housekeeping teams- Experience with staff rostering, daily room allocations, productivity, and operational planning- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistently high standards- Good computer literacy and administrative skills- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hotel environment- Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays- Professional grooming and presentation- Must be available to start immediately- Must be available for the full 6-month contract period- CV must be fully updated prior to submission

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and supervising daily hotel housekeeping operations- Ensuring guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas consistently meet hotel cleanliness and presentation standards- Managing housekeeping operations across a high volume of occupied and departing rooms- Conducting regular room inspections and ensuring rooms are released according to required standards- Allocating daily duties and monitoring room attendant productivity and performance- Coordinating room priorities, arrivals, departures, VIP rooms, and special guest requirements- Managing staff rosters, attendance, daily briefings, and operational requirements- Coaching, guiding, and supporting housekeeping team members to maintain consistent standards- Identifying maintenance issues and ensuring these are reported and followed up promptly- Monitoring linen, amenities, guest supplies, and housekeeping stock levels- Ensuring housekeeping SO

Ps, hygiene standards, health and safety requirements, and hotel procedures are followed- Handling guest-related housekeeping concerns professionally and efficiently- Working closely with Front Office, Maintenance, Laundry, and other hotel departments to ensure rooms are ready on time- Supporting management with housekeeping administration, reporting, and operational planning- Maintaining exceptional attention to detail while ensuring the department operates efficiently during high occupancy periods- Leading by example and supporting the team wherever needed to ensure a consistently exceptional guest experience