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.