Assistant Housekeeping Manager - Luxury Hospitality Property - Northern Natal
via Hospitality Jobs Africa · Northern Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
- Pay
- R 7 000 – R 8 000 per month
- Type
- Permanent
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Level
- Mid-level
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- Closes
- in 59 days
- Recruiter
- Hospitality Jobs Africa · All jobs at Hospitality Jobs Africa
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support housekeeping operations at a luxury hospitality property in Northern Natal.
This position requires a confident housekeeping professional with strong supervisory experience, excellent room-inspection standards and the ability to lead and motivate a team.
The successful candidate must take genuine pride in cleanliness, presentation and attention to detail while remaining actively involved in daily housekeeping operations.
- Assist with the daily management of the Housekeeping department.
- Supervise housekeeping staff and allocate daily duties.
- Prepare and manage staff schedules and rosters.
- Conduct detailed guest-room and public-area inspections.
- Maintain excellent cleanliness, hygiene and presentation standards.
- Monitor linen, guest amenities and housekeeping supplies.
- Assist with stock control, ordering and stocktakes.
- Identify and report maintenance issues.
- Ensure housekeeping checklists and operating procedures are followed.
- Train, coach and support housekeeping employees.
- Coordinate room readiness with Front Office.
- Assist with guest requests and housekeeping-related concerns.
- Support departmental productivity and operational efficiency.
- Remain actively involved in housekeeping operations.
What they're looking for
- Matric essential.
- Hospitality qualification advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years' housekeeping experience.
- At least 4 years in a supervisory position.
- Hotel, lodge or resort housekeeping experience preferred.
- Strong room-inspection and quality-control skills.
- Experience with staff scheduling and rosters.
- Good knowledge of linen, amenities and housekeeping stock control.
- Proven staff-leadership ability.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Hands-on, reliable and solutions driven.
- Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Able to commute reliably to work in Northern Natal.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: R7,000 – R8,000 per month, slightly negotiable
- Provident Fund: 7% company contribution to Momentum Provident Fund after probation
- Medical Aid: 50% company contribution to Momentum Medical Aid, if elected, after probation
- Accommodation: Live-out
- Location: Northern Natal