Housekeeping Supervisor
Coordinates cleaning, maintenance and inventory within a hospitality or healthcare setting.
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- What's it like to be a Housekeeping Supervisor?
- How to become a Housekeeping Supervisor
- Latest Housekeeping Supervisor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Housekeeping Supervisors
What's it like to be a Housekeeping Supervisor?
A Housekeeping Supervisor oversees the hygene and orderliness of various establishments such as hotels, hospitals, corporate offices or residential buildings. This role typically manages a team of housekeepers, with daily responsibilities like creating schedules, instructing the team on cleaning procedures and safety protocols, as well as maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies. They frequently inspect the work of their team to check that it meets the desired standards, and often interact directly with clients about their housekeeping needs and requests. This career requires keen attention to detail, exceptional organization skills, and issues to be resolved in a fast and efficient manner.
Tasks and duties
- Coordinating the work of housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms and areas meet the desired standards.
- Hiring, training and evaluating the performance of housekeeping staff.
- Planning the work schedules and assignments of housekeeping staff.
- Inspecting rooms and public areas for cleanliness and to identify any needed repairs or improvements.
- Maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and ordering new supplies when needed.
- Communicating with hotel management or guests to address any complaints or requests.
How to become a Housekeeping Supervisor
Becoming a Housekeeping Supervisor requires gaining practical experience in hospitality settings, developing strong leadership and operational skills, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- 1.Obtain at least a high school diploma, or a combination of secondary education and several years of experience pursuing further education in hospitality management or related fields can be beneficial.
- 2.Acquire practical experience in housekeeping or related positions, ideally within the hospitality industry, to understand operational procedures and standards.
- 3.Develop proficiency in managing housekeeping operations, including cleanliness standards, inventory management, and scheduling.
- 4.Cultivate strong leadership abilities to effectively supervise and motivate housekeeping teams, ensuring efficiency and high standards of service.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Housekeeping Supervisor employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Professional Housekeeping
Cleaning
Hygienic
Housekeeping Operations
Sanitation
Housekeeping Services
Front of House
Housekeeping Management
Pest Control
Furnishings
Complaint Handling
Team Leadership
Waste Management
Neat Personal Presentation
Hospitality Industry
Computer Literacy
Staff Supervision
Guest Satisfaction
Customer Service
Restaurant Management
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