Executive Housekeeper
Manage the cleaning, maintenance and appearance of hotels or other hospitality facilities.
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- What's it like to be an Executive Housekeeper?
- How to become an Executive Housekeeper
- Top skills and experience for Executive Housekeepers
What's it like to be an Executive Housekeeper?
An Executive Housekeeper manages the housekeeping operations of hospitality establishments such as hotels, resorts and cruise ships. This role ensures cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained, managing the housekeeping staff, planning work schedules and controlling inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. An Executive Housekeeper usually interacts with guests to see if their needs have been met, while also liaising with other key personnel such as hotel managers. As an Executive Housekeeper, you may need to manage budgets and make sure operations align within these financial parameters.
Tasks and duties
- Overseeing all housekeeping operations within a hotel or hospitality setting.
- Recruiting, training and managing housekeeping staff to ensure all cleaning tasks are performed efficiently and promptly.
- Implementing quality control procedures to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Developing schedules and work assignments for housekeeping staff, taking into account peak times and quiet periods within the establishment.
- Maintaining an inventory of housekeeping supplies, and ordering new stock as required.
- Responding to guest queries or complaints related to housekeeping issues, and taking steps to address and resolve these.
- Liaising with other hotel departments, like maintenance and front office for seamless guest services.
How to become an Executive Housekeeper
To become an Executive Housekeeper in Singapore, focus on developing a strong background in hotel management and gaining substantial experience in housekeeping operations.
- Acquire a diploma or equivalent qualification in Hotel Management, which provides a strong foundation for executive-level positions in housekeeping.
- Develop extensive experience in housekeeping, including exposure to executive-level responsibilities. Prior experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a 5-star hotel, is highly advantageous.
- Build a strong understanding of technical and operational aspects related to housekeeping such as cleaning procedures, equipment usage, inventory management, and quality control.
- Enhance your ability to analyse situations, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. As an Executive Housekeeper, you'll encounter various challenges that require quick and efficient resolution.
- Develop excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with staff, management, and guests.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Executive Housekeeper employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
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