Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Tribe HotelExecutive Housekeeper vacancy

Tribe Hotel is looking for a motivated Executive Housekeeper; with a passion to
exceed guest expectations. This exciting and dynamic management role will require
an individual who has an eye for detail, passion, drive, enthusiasm, with a positive
approach.
Role:
The successful candidate will uphold cleanliness throughout the entire hotel and ensure
that the highest standards of product and service are maintained. In addition, effectively
manage the Housekeeping team; that means you should know how to inspire, train,
develop and motivate but still hold them accountable when needed, whilst continue to
deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Prepare annual housekeeping budget.
• Control all expenditures relating to Housekeeping, including, labor, guest room
supplies, and all cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Review and update systems and supplies purchase for guest room
accommodations using budgetary guidelines.
• Train staff by instruction and practice, both formally and on-the-job; and update
staff on any new practices or regulations necessary to safely perform their tasks.
• Responsible for all Housekeeping staff and checking over their work to ensure
standards are followed & maintained.
• Schedule the cleaning and deep cleaning of the room carpets, upholstery,
draperies, window cleaning, lobby area, public restrooms, telephone areas,
hallways, entrances, and elevators.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure a high quality product and service
level is delivered to our guests.
Qualifications and Experience required:
Masters/Bachelors degree in hotel/institutional management, minimum of 7 years
working experience in the hotel industry of which 3 should be in a similar capacity with
a proven track record and strong management and organisational skills gained in a 4/5
star hotel. International work experience would be an added advantage. Stickler for
perfection with a great eye for detail. Strong communication and motivational skills,
proven leadership abilities and good organisational abilities, etc.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic
disqualification.
All applicants should include a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and
must be accompanied with a detailed 2 page CV with 1 page summary of how you
believe you can help us achieve the above, coloured photo and copies of relevant
certificates. Send your application not later than 22/7/2013 to: -
Tribe Hotel
P.O. Box 1333-00621, Nairobi
Or e-mail – careers@tribehotel-kenya.com