Housekeeper at People FOCO

Our client a Restaurant in Nairobi is looking for a Housekeeper to join their team. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Being the Housekeeping supervisor, you are directly accountable for;

• Preparing duty rosters, leave schedules and attendance registers for housekeeping staff;

• Developing and implementing housekeeping performance standards and other specifications in line with best practice and ensuring compliance to such standards by the housekeeping team;

• Reporting and following up on maintenance issues;

• Monitoring supplies and making requisitions;

• Conducting frequent spot checks to ensure establishments’ housekeeping standards are met;

• Conducting orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures and to demonstrate on use and maintenance of equipment;

• Ensuring effective and efficient running of the laundry.

• Assessing the competence of housekeeping team and offering coaching support and training; 

• Identifying staff training and development needs and carrying out staff appraisals;

• Handling disciplinary issues for the housekeeping staff; and

• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

KEY SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Appointment to this position will be made from persons who have:

• Diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry Operations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

• Five (5) years’ experience in housekeeping.

• Knowledge of cleaning standards, methods, materials and equipment;

• Good supervisory, oral and written communication skills;

• Be able to work on own initiative and be part of a team; and

• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant applications.

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