CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a Hospitality Group which owns and operates a number of luxury resorts in both Cyprus and Greece, we are seeking to recruit an Executive Housekeeper to join their growing team based in Paphos. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the Housekeeping Department, ensuring that guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene. Our client is seeking applicants who possess previous management or senior supervisory experience within a hotel Housekeeping Department, with a good understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment and health & safety requirements. Good communication skills and working knowledge of English is essential. An attractive remuneration package is on offer based on skills and experience which includes 13th salary, Provident Fund, and more!

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Manage and supervise the daily operation of the Housekeeping Department, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the hotel.
• Lead, train, motivate and monitor Housekeeping employees, ensuring compliance with hotel procedures, service standards and grooming requirements.
• Ensure all guest rooms are cleaned, inspected and released according to established standards and operational requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Front Office regarding room status, priorities, early arrivals, late departures, VIPs, special requests and room discrepancies.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, corridors, public areas and back-of-house areas and implement corrective actions when required.
• Prepare staff schedules and daily allocations according to occupancy, departures, arrivals and operational requirements while maintaining effective payroll and productivity control.
• Establish and monitor productivity standards for room attendants and other Housekeeping personnel without compromising quality.
• Coordinate closely with the Maintenance Department to identify, report and follow up on defects, damages and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Manage linen, towels, uniforms, guest supplies, cleaning materials and Housekeeping equipment, ensuring appropriate stock levels and effective inventory controls.
• Control departmental expenditure, consumption of supplies and operating costs in accordance with approved budgets.
• Ensure correct handling, storage and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with health & safety procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain appropriate procedures for lost and found items and ensure accurate documentation and secure storage.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Previous management or senior supervisory experience within a hotel Housekeeping Department.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of hotel housekeeping standards and procedures.
• Strong organisational, planning and inventory-control abilities.
• Good understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment and health & safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistently high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to manage a large team and operate effectively during periods of high occupancy.
• Good communication skills and working knowledge of English.

Key Skills: 

• Competitive remuneration package.
• 13th Salary.
• Provident Fund.
• Meals provided during working hours.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Additional benefits in accordance with company policy.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to [email protected] quoting the reference number CAR1000. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.