Housekeeping Manager

  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 150,000 KES / Month

Job Description:

Reports To: Rooms Division Manager / General Manager

Job Purpose 

To lead and manage all housekeeping operations across guest rooms, public areas, laundry, and back-of-house facilities, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, hygiene, safety, and guest satisfaction while maintaining departmental productivity, staffing efficiency, and budget controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day housekeeping operations across guestrooms, public areas, and laundry.
  • Ensure rooms and facilities meet established cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Supervise, train, and develop housekeeping staff.
  • Prepare duty rosters and ensure adequate staffing levels.
  • Manage housekeeping inventories, supplies, amenities, and linen control.
  • Monitor departmental budgets and control operating costs.
  • Coordinate closely with Front Office and Engineering to ensure room readiness and timely maintenance.
  • Handle guest complaints and service recovery related to housekeeping.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
  • Prepare departmental reports and monitor housekeeping performance indicators.
Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
  • 3–5 years' experience in hotel housekeeping operations.
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and people management skills.
  • Experience in inventory control, budgeting, and quality assurance.
  • Knowledge of hotel PMS systems is an added advantage.