Needing a detailed and dependable Housekeeping Supervisor!
Duties include, but not limited to the following:
Establish work standards and procedures for housekeeping staff and ensure they adhere to it
Screens/interview housekeeping job applicants, hire new employees, and recommend promotion and/or transfer of employees if and when the need arises
Take stock of available inventory so as to ensure a steady supply of work materials
Assign duties to workers and inspect already completed tasks so as to ensure compliance with already stated housekeeping standards
Make recommendations to help improve housekeeping services within the organization
Personally carry out housekeeping duties in the case of any form of emergency/urgency, and/or shortage of staff
Examine the building/area so as to determine areas that need repairs and/or maintenance
Record and keep data regarding work assignments, and also prepare reports on a routine basis
Responsible for issuing work equipment and supplies to the housekeeping staff/workers.
Requirements – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge – for the role of a Housekeeping Supervisor
In the process of hiring for the position of housekeeping supervisor, a large number of employers will expect applicants to meet the following requirements to qualify for a scheduled interview:
Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly at all times
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to get along well with co-workers and customers/clients
Must be willing and able to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon to do so
Must have good coordination and organizational abilities
Must be someone that is trustworthy/honest. This is important because the supervisor may be in charge of looking after people’s personal belongings
Must be proactive in carrying out assigned duties
Must have good time management abilities
Must be good at decision making
Must have a good knowledge of customer service principles
Must have relevant experience in housekeeping (preferably in a supervisory role).