Job Description

Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- Executive Housekeeper Large Luxury Lodge- Kruger Park A large busy safari property in the heart of Kruger park is looking for a well experienced and energetic Executive Housekeeper who has managed luxury properties in excess of 100 rooms before.
Requirements

• Minimum of 5 yearsxe2x80x99 Hospitality experience in a similar position (luxury property/establishment)
• Proven track record with references of housekeeping career
• Computer literate (MS Office/ Stock systems)
• Financial acumen to understand and manage the housekeeping budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent command of the English Language (verbal & written)
• Excellent knowledge of Housekeeping, Laundry and Public Area Service procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of stock procedures, PAR levels and control.
• Sound knowledge of product and supply
• Excellent knowledge of hygiene procedures and products.
• Solid work history in remote areas
• Professional and well groomed- Guest Centric as it is a very interactive environment
• SA Citizens preferable

• Complete management of the Housekeeping function
• Complete HR function of the Housekeeping department
• Very detail xe2x80x93oriented- hands on with daily checks and procedures for exceptional service
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, organized and disciplined work ethics
• Ensure all equipment and linen are maintained and inspected consistently for any wear and tear
• Ensure all guest rooms are cleaned and prepared to the highest standard, maintain cleanliness of all vacant rooms daily to the property and company standard.
• Safekeeping and monitoring of laundry and housekeeping equipment daily
• Ensure all information available on guests are collected and communicated prior to arrival.
• To set annual operating targets, which will form part of the propertyxe2x80x99s annual business plan.
• To manage and monitor all costs and implement measures to control them.
• To monitor and train, review, and implement performance standards to establish and maintain a streamlined and efficient operations.
• To ensure consistent and planned maintenance and trouble-shoot any issues to operations before they become a problem
• To ensure that departmental operations and training manuals are prepared and updated.

• Highly negotiable D.O.E