Housekeeping Manager

SUMMARY:
Ensuring excellence in housekeeping practices and hosting

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a passionate houskeeping manager to work at manufacturing plant''''''''s guest accommadation. Focus on immaculate service and standards for important international guests. Position is Monday to Friday in Southern Suburbs

Requirement and skills

• Have at least 3 years supervisory or preferably 2 years Management experience in a 5 star hotel / lodge environment
• Must have a matric certificate
• A tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Be in possession of a valid Drivers license
• Be highly computer literate on MS Office including Excel
• Budgetary management experience will be a strong advantage
• Understand Food Safety and Housekeeping standards
• Have a proven track record in terms of performance
• Proven knowledge in H&S standards, previous knowledge of ISO 9001 will be advantages
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and energetic
• Passionate about excellent service
• Be a team player
• Be able to work effectively with minimum supervision

Reporting to the National SHEQ Executive, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Managing the housekeeping function and team as well as co-ordinating housekeeping inspectors
• Ensuring that the housekeeping of the site is managed according to company Standards
• Purchasing of all protective clothing, necessities to ensure smooth running and meeting of compan standards
• Negotiating prices with suppliers of chemicals, protective clothing etc
• Provide a national service regarding the ordering & supplying of uniforms / protective clothing and embroidered name badges
• Ensuring housekeeping inspections are done and scores are recorded
• Attending and contributing to Food Safety meetings
• Organizing teams for company functions and managing teams at functions
• Compiling and managing the housekeeping budget
• Liaising with all departments with respect to correct housekeeping practices and assisting with implementing corrective actions
• Assisting with training of departmental cleaners in relevant Food Safety and housekeeping practices
• Purchasing and controlling of all cleaning equipment and chemicals monthly
• Liaising with suppliers eg. pest controller, hygiene & chemical suppliers to ensure all standards are met
• Managing pest control programme for Cape Town site
• Implementing the ISO 9001 Quality, Food Safety and Health & Safety Systems as per the Operating Procedures and Work Instructions relating to the department.

If you are an experienced Housekeeper and passionate about excellence, we would love to hear from you