{"id":30509,"date":"2026-02-24T16:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/housekeeping-team-lead\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T00:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:24:27","slug":"housekeeping-team-lead","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=30509","title":{"rendered":"Housekeeping Team Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JOB DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n<p>\tA Housekeeping Team Lead is responsible for overseeing all housekeeping operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while evaluating guest satisfaction and setting department targets and objectives.<\/p>\n<p>What will I be doing?<\/p>\n<p>As a Housekeeping Team Lead, you are responsible for overseeing all housekeeping\/Laundry operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Housekeeper\/Housekeeping Manager will also be required to evaluate guest satisfaction and set department targets and objectives. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee housekeeping operations<br \/>\n\tOversee Laundry Operations<br \/>\n\tEvaluate Guest satisfaction levels and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement<br \/>\n\tOperate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well managed schedules<br \/>\n\tSet departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures<br \/>\n\tInspect, regularly, all fixtures, fittings, and appliances to ensure compliance to standards and take action as necessary to conform to standard<br \/>\n\tMonitor the appearance, standards and performance of the Housekeeping\/Laundry Team with an emphasis on training and teamwork<br \/>\n\tEnsure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of all room categories and amenities<br \/>\n\tMaintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers<br \/>\n\tEnsure staffing levels cover business demands<br \/>\n\tEnsure ongoing training<br \/>\n\tEnsure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated<br \/>\n\tManage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures<br \/>\n\tRecruit, manage, train and develop the Housekeeping\/Laundry team<br \/>\n\tCompetent in property management systems<br \/>\n\tAssist other departments wherever necessary<\/p>\n<p>What are we looking for?<\/p>\n<p>A Housekeeping Team Lead serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:<\/p>\n<p>\tHousekeeping\/laundry experience in the hotel\/leisure\/retail sector in a managerial or supervisory capacity<br \/>\n\tA successful track record of managing a large team<br \/>\n\tA high school certificate or equivalent<br \/>\n\tHigh level of commercial awareness and cost control capabilities<br \/>\n\tPrevious experience of managing a department and Profit and Loss account<br \/>\n\tExcellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills<br \/>\n\tCommitted to delivering high levels of customer service<br \/>\n\tAbility to work under pressure<br \/>\n\tIT proficiency<br \/>\n\tExcellent grooming standards<br \/>\n\tFlexibility to respond to a range of different work situations<br \/>\n\tProficiency, at an intermediate level, with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office<br \/>\n\tStrong organizational, budget management, and problem solving skills<br \/>\n\tStrong communication skills<br \/>\n\tA passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service<\/p>\n<p>It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:<\/p>\n<p>\tFamiliar with Property Management Systems<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/.com","_company_name":"Hilton","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 19 world-class brands comprising more than 7,100 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hos... read morepitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 150 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. 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