Luxury & Lifestyle
Company Description
The MGallery Hotel Collection features boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell. Choosing to join MGallery is choosing to live and experience Memorable Moments.
Gem Forest MGallery Nairobi features 105 rooms and suites; four restaurants, including an all-day dining venue, a signature dining experience, a pool bar, and a rooftop restaurant and bar; meeting rooms and a business centre; and wellness facilities spanning a gym, pool and spa.
With a prime location on Gigiri’s Limuru Road, fairly close to Nairobi’s city centre and Village Market, it will attract UN and NGO delegates, consultants and contractors, as well as diplomats, leisure visitors and the local community.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Housekeeper to join our team. In this essential role, you will be responsible for the professional and cost-effective running of the Housekeeping department, with a focus on achieving high standards of cleanliness for guest rooms, public areas and back of house areas.
Reporting to the Rooms Division Manager, as an Executive Housekeeper, your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising and leading the housekeeping team, including hiring, training, and evaluating team performance.
- Manage the daily operations of the housekeeping department, including scheduling team members, assigning tasks, and ensuring adequate coverage.
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering and replenishing cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment.
- Coordinate with other departments, such as Front Desk and Maintenance, to address guest requests and maintenance issues promptly.
- Ensure that all guest rooms and public areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
- Ensure that all housekeeping team members adhere to safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Monitor and control departmental expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Any other duties assigned by your manager.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar high-paced role is essential.
- Strong leadership attributes.
- Clear communication to lead and develop a large team.
- Positive stakeholder management with the ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
- A solutions-focused individual with a strategic mind and the ability to forward-plan successfully.
- Financial and commercial acumen.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see through the guest’s eyes.
- Problem solving skills to ensure the day runs smoothly.
Additional Information
Should be eligible to live and work in Kenya.
