Assistant Executive Housekeeper Job in Kenya

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ a suitable Kenyan Citizen with the right attributes to fill the position below. 

Assistant Executive Housekeeper 

Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper, the successful candidate will be responsible to; 
  • Assist in the overall smooth running of the housekeeping department covering Guest rooms, Public areas, Offices and the Laundry.
  • Assist in supervision of the Housekeeping team (including outsourced labour), of over 50 staff to ensure fair distribution of workload and general administration of the work force.

  • Maintenance of accurate stock records to ensure availability of linen and uniforms at all times.
  • Assist in proper planning and budgeting of the housekeeping finances.
  • Assist in developing action plans and standard operation procedures in view of varying room occupancy levels and use of public areas.
  • Regularly update the management on the modern materials, methods and techniques that will improve standards in the housekeeping areas of the hotel.
The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person with the following attributes; 
  • Aged 28 – 40 years
  • Holders of a minimum of a diploma in housekeeping and laundry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
  • Have not less seven (7) years experience, 5 of which must be in a similar position in a busy housekeeping department preferably in a large five star hotel.
  • Practical knowledge in laundry and dry-cleaning operations.
  • Practical experience in cleaning materials and servicing of guest rooms.
  • Should be computer literate.
A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate. 

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by September 16, 2011. 

Human Resources & Admin. Manager 
P.O. Box 45038-00100 
Nairobi 

or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke 

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