5* Hotel seeks to appoint an experienced Executive Housekeeper with strong leadership skills to join and manage this very busy department and team. You will be responsible for housekeeping of all areas of the property as well as:Directly responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and participating in all Housekeeping activities and work assignments,Inspecting housekeepers’ daily work activities.Direct responsibility for comfort and cleanliness of the hotel in every aspect and make sure that both the standards and the image which is expected, is exceeded.Develops and implements procedures to govern Housekeeping activities, sees to it that personnel understand and adhere to approved standards, policies and procedures.Trains, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of HousekeepingControls and coordinates rosters according to room occupancy.Ensures effective stock control policies & procedures are in place and ensure that wastage is controlled.Knowledge of safety, fire and hygiene regulations and makes sure that staff are following the procedures.Sets up the necessary procedures for the smooth running of the department and organizes their implementation, control and follow-up.Have a good understanding and relationship with outsource companies in and around Cape TownAssist with Executive Duty Management shifts as part of the management team of the hotelREQUIREMENTS:In good health and physically fitMature and sophisticatedExcellent guest relations skillsMust be able to multi-task and be flexibleMust be able to plan and organise effectivelyFluent in spoken and written EnglishHave very good attention to detailComputer literate Neat and presentableQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE3 years working as a Manager in housekeeping prefereably in a medium to large hotel with previous 5* experience