Tribe Hotel Executive Housekeeper Job in Kenya

Tribe Hotel is looking for a motivated Executive Housekeeper; with a passion to exceed guest expectations. 

This exciting and dynamic management role will require an individual who has an eye for detail, passion, drive, enthusiasm, with a positive approach.
 

Role:
 

The successful candidate will uphold cleanliness throughout the entire hotel and ensure that the highest standards of product and service are maintained. 

In addition, effectively manage the Housekeeping team; that means you should know how to inspire, train, develop and motivate but still hold them accountable when needed, whilst continue to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare annual housekeeping budget.
• Control all expenditures relating to Housekeeping, including, labor, guest room supplies, and all cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Review and update systems and supplies purchase for guest room accommodations using budgetary guidelines.
• Train staff by instruction and practice, both formally and on-the-job; and update staff on any new practices or regulations necessary to safely perform their tasks.
• Responsible for all Housekeeping staff and checking over their work to ensure standards are followed & maintained.
• Schedule the cleaning and deep cleaning of the room carpets, upholstery, draperies, window cleaning, lobby area, public restrooms, telephone areas, hallways, entrances, and elevators.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure a high quality product and service level is delivered to our guests.

Qualifications and Experience required:
 

Masters/Bachelors degree in hotel/institutional management, minimum of 7 years working experience in the hotel industry of which 3 should be in a similar capacity with a proven track record and strong management and organisational skills gained in a 4/5 star hotel. 

International work experience would be an added advantage. 

Stickler for perfection with a great eye for detail. 

Strong communication and motivational skills, proven leadership abilities and good organisational abilities, etc.
 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
 

All applicants should include a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed 2 page CV with 1 page summary of how you believe you can help us achieve the above, coloured photo and copies of relevant certificates. 

Send your application not later than 22/7/2013 to: -
 

Tribe Hotel
P.O. Box 1333-00621, 

Nairobi
 

Or e-mail – careers@tribehotel-kenya.com