Assistant Housekeeping Manager - Luxury Hospitality Property - Northern Natal

Pay

R 7 000 – R 8 000 per month

Type

Permanent

Experience

1–3 years

Level

Mid-level

Sector

Hospitality & Catering

Closes

in 60 days

Recruiter

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About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support housekeeping operations at a luxury hospitality property in Northern Natal.

This position requires a confident housekeeping professional with strong supervisory experience, excellent room-inspection standards and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

The successful candidate must take genuine pride in cleanliness, presentation and attention to detail while remaining actively involved in daily housekeeping operations.

• Assist with the daily management of the Housekeeping department.
• Supervise housekeeping staff and allocate daily duties.
• Prepare and manage staff schedules and rosters.
• Conduct detailed guest-room and public-area inspections.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness, hygiene and presentation standards.
• Monitor linen, guest amenities and housekeeping supplies.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and stocktakes.
• Identify and report maintenance issues.
• Ensure housekeeping checklists and operating procedures are followed.
• Train, coach and support housekeeping employees.
• Coordinate room readiness with Front Office.
• Assist with guest requests and housekeeping-related concerns.
• Support departmental productivity and operational efficiency.
• Remain actively involved in housekeeping operations.

What they're looking for

• Matric essential.
• Hospitality qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' housekeeping experience.
• At least 4 years in a supervisory position.
• Hotel, lodge or resort housekeeping experience preferred.
• Strong room-inspection and quality-control skills.
• Experience with staff scheduling and rosters.
• Good knowledge of linen, amenities and housekeeping stock control.
• Proven staff-leadership ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on, reliable and solutions driven.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Able to commute reliably to work in Northern Natal.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: R7,000 – R8,000 per month, slightly negotiable
• Provident Fund: 7% company contribution to Momentum Provident Fund after probation
• Medical Aid: 50% company contribution to Momentum Medical Aid, if elected, after probation
• Accommodation: Live-out
• Location: Northern Natal

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