Head Of Housekeeping

Job Summary

The Housekeeping Manager reports to the Assistant Director Projects and Facilities Management and is responsible for cleanliness, aesthetic of rooms, public area, room set up, decoration, back areas and surrounding at the Convention Centre, events and asset management,

Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and direct the cleaning activities for the Institution;

Order cleaning materials and new items are to ensure that the workers have the proper tools to perform their job duties;

Inform workers about the procedures and policies that have to be followed while cleaning rooms:

Development and approval of budgets and expenses;

Plans the work of subordinates, monitors and evaluates their performance;

Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution;

Ensure standards in rooms set up are implemented and maintained;

Ensure proper scheduling of the departments, keeping in mind the forecast and daily events;

Oversees duties of Assistant Housekeeper, Supervisors and Room/office Steward;

Management and coordination of outsourced cleaning and landscaping service providers;

Ensure modern methods, techniques and materials are used to promote efficiency and effectiveness in provision of housekeeping services.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: — Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

Work Experience
Not less than five (5) years post - graduation experience.

Competencies
Technical Competencies
Proficient computing skills, specifically with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle —based system

Behavioral/General Competencies
Demonstrated professional competence in Institutional, Hotel or Housekeeping management work,

Strategic thinking

People management skills

Team skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Requirements for the role
MUST be compliant with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity and must obtain Clearance from the following Institutions copies and originals of which shall be presented during interview:
Higher Education Loans Board.

Kenya Revenue Authority.

Ethics and Anti - Corruption Commission.

Credit Reference Bureau.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

APPLICATIONS

Applications should be received on or before 20th August, 2020. Send to:**********. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, women, persons living with disabilities, the marginalised and the minority groups in our society are encouraged to apply.