Housekeeping Supervisor

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hire and train or arrange for training of cleaning staff
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
• Assist cleaners in performing duties
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Establish work schedules
• Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability