Job Description
The Role
- We need a meticulous, experienced Shortlet & Apartments Auditor who knows exactly what hotel-grade quality looks like and exactly what to look for when it falls short.
- You will be the quality guardian across our entire apartment portfolio — inspecting every unit, building the systems, training the teams, resolving every gap, and ensuring that every guest walks into a space that is nothing short of exceptional.
Key Responsibilities
Property Auditing & Inspection:
- Conduct thorough scheduled and unannounced inspections across all shortlet apartments and common areas.
- Evaluate the condition, cleanliness, presentation, and functionality of every unit — fixtures, fittings, furniture, appliances, linens, toiletries, and in-room inventory.
- Document findings in detail with structured audit reports and photographic evidence.
- Benchmark property performance against hotel-industry standards and flag deviations promptly.
SOP Development & Standards Enforcement:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive apartment audit framework and inspection checklist system.
- Establish and enforce SOPs for housekeeping turnarounds, linen protocols, maintenance escalation, and guest-readiness standards.
- Monitor SOP compliance across all units and ensure standards are consistently upheld — not just on paper but on the ground.
- Periodically review and update SOPs to reflect operational improvements and guest feedback.
Team Training, Coaching & Skills Development:
- Train and coach housekeeping, maintenance, and property management staff on all audit standards and SOPs.
- Identify skills gaps within the team and implement targeted training programmes to address them.
- Ensure all team members have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to maintain standards independently.
- Build a team culture that takes quality personally and does not wait to be inspected before performing.
Defect Management & Maintenance Oversight:
- Log, prioritize, and track all maintenance defects and snagging items through to full resolution.
- Liaise with the maintenance and property teams to ensure timely, quality rectification of all reported issues.
- Identify recurring defects and recommend long-term preventive solutions.
HSE & Regulatory Compliance:
- Conduct HSE audits across all units — covering fire safety, electrical compliance, gas appliances, emergency exits, and building safety.
- Ensure compliance with LASBCA requirements and all applicable Lagos State and federal building and safety regulations.
- Verify that fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, CO alarms, and emergency lighting are installed, functional, and regularly serviced.
- Maintain accurate HSE records, including inspection logs, incident reports, and remediation trackers.
Guest Experience & Reporting:
- Integrate guest feedback and complaint patterns directly into audit priorities and corrective action planning.
- Prepare structured inspection reports with findings categorized by severity, urgency, and responsible party.
- Present regular audit summaries and trend analysis to senior management.
What You Bring
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years in hotel operations, serviced apartments, or property QA.
- Experience in training and developing operational teams
- Strong knowledge of hotel-grade housekeeping and inspection standards
- Relevant credentials: NEBOSH, ISPON, City & Guilds, will be an advantage.
- Experience auditing or inspecting multi-unit hospitality properties
- Exceptionally detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Familiarity with Property Management Systems (PMS)
- Strong communicator with clear, organized reporting skills