Executive Housekeeper
Durban - South Africa
Job Summary
Executive Housekeeper Large Luxury Safari Lodge KwaZulu-Natal
Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a large luxury safari lodge (75 rooms) near Hluhluwe KwaZulu-Natal.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to maintain high housekeeping standards within a busy hotel environment.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: R30000 R35000 per month (DOE)
- Accommodation provided on site
- Meals on duty
- Medical aid contribution
- Provident fund contributions
- 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off cycle
- 15 days annual leave
Requirements
- Previous experience as an Executive Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeping Manager within a hotel lodge or hospitality environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities
- High attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and presentation standards
- Experience with stock control budgeting and housekeeping administration
- Ability to train motivate and develop housekeeping teams
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy and experience with hospitality systems advantageous
- Valid drivers licence preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping department
- Ensure all guest rooms public areas and back-of-house spaces are maintained to the highest standards
- Lead train and manage the housekeeping team
- Conduct regular inspections of rooms and public areas
- Manage housekeeping schedules rosters and departmental productivity
- Monitor and control departmental budgets expenses and stock levels
- Maintain inventory of linen amenities cleaning supplies and equipment
- Implement and uphold health safety and hygiene standards
- Coordinate with maintenance and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Handle guest requests and resolve housekeeping-related concerns professionally and efficiently
- Drive continuous improvement within the department to enhance service standards and operational efficiency
If you do not hear from us within 7 working days of submitting your application please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Skills:
experience
About Company
Kendrick Recruitment (KR) specialises in finding top candidates for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries worldwide. We focus on providing a high level of personalised service tailored to each individual whether you are a client or candidate. We pride ourselves on listening and under ... View more