Job Description
Job Summary
- The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that guest rooms, public areas, and designated back-of-house spaces are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, comfort, and presentation.
- The role plays a vital part in delivering exceptional guest experiences by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that reflects the superior luxury standards of the hotel.
- The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, reliable, courteous, and committed to maintaining impeccable housekeeping standards.
Role Responsibilities
Guest Room Cleaning and Preparation:
- Clean and service assigned guest rooms, suites, bathrooms, and balconies in accordance with hotel standards.
- Make beds, replace linens, arrange pillows, and ensure rooms are properly presented before guest occupancy.
- Replenish guest amenities, toiletries, bottled water, beverages, and room supplies.
- Ensure all furniture, fixtures, appliances, and fittings are clean and in good working condition.
- Report maintenance defects, damaged items, or unusual observations promptly.
Public Area Maintenance:
- Clean and maintain assigned public areas including lobbies, corridors, elevators, staircases, lounges, restrooms, meeting rooms, and recreational facilities.
- Ensure all public spaces remain clean, organized, and welcoming throughout the day.
- Remove waste promptly and maintain cleanliness around the hotel premises.
Linen and Laundry Management:
- Collect and replace used linen and towels according to hotel procedures.
- Ensure proper handling and transportation of clean and soiled linen.
- Maintain linen closets in an organized and well-stocked condition.
- Report shortages or damaged linen to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Guest Service:
- Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests.
- Assist guests with additional amenities and housekeeping-related requests.
- Maintain guest privacy, confidentiality, and security at all times.
- Escalate guest complaints or unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Health, Safety, and Hygiene:
- Follow hotel cleaning procedures and hygiene standards at all times.
- Use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and protective gear safely and correctly.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Immediately report accidents, hazards, or unsafe conditions.
Equipment and Supply Management:
- Properly use and maintain housekeeping equipment and cleaning tools.
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report replenishment requirements.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.
- Prevent wastage and misuse of housekeeping materials.
Documentation and Communication:
- Maintain accurate records of cleaned rooms and completed assignments.
- Report lost and found items according to hotel procedures.
- Communicate maintenance issues and guest requests effectively to supervisors.
- Attend departmental meetings and training sessions as required.
Teamwork and Professionalism:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure efficient housekeeping operations.
- Support other team members during high occupancy periods.
- Maintain excellent grooming and professional appearance in line with hotel standards.
- Perform other duties assigned by management to support hotel operations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Guest room cleanliness inspection scores
- Guest satisfaction ratings relating to housekeeping
- Number of rooms serviced per shift
- Timeliness of room readiness for guest check-in
- Compliance with housekeeping SOPs
- Proper handling of linen and guest amenities
- Accuracy in reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items
- Adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards
Experience / Qualifications
- Minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification.
- Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality or Housekeeping is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1–3 years experience in housekeeping within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Experience in a luxury hotel or premium hospitality establishment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of hotel housekeeping standards, cleaning procedures, and health and safety regulations.
- Training in housekeeping operations, customer service, or workplace safety is an added advantage.
Competencies / Skills:
- Excellent cleaning and housekeeping skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Good time management and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Basic understanding of hotel housekeeping procedures
- Behavioural Qualities / Other Competences
- Professional and well-groomed appearance
- Honest, trustworthy, and dependable
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Courteous and guest-focused
- Physically fit and capable of performing housekeeping duties
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.