Ref: kicc/HKM/2024        

Housekeeping Manager is responsible;

• Housekeeping Manager. Oversee and direct the cleaning activities for the Corporation.
• Order cleaning materials and new items.
• To ensure that workers have the proper tools to perform their duties.
• Inform workers about the procedures and policies that have to be followed while cleaning rooms.
• Approval of department’s expenditure.
• Development and approval of budgets and expenses.
• Plans the work of subordinates, monitors and evaluates their performance.
• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
• Ensure standards in room set up are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure proper scheduling of the departments, keeping in mind the forecast and daily events.
• Oversees duties of Principal Housekeeper, Supervisors and Housekeepers.
• Management and coordination of outsourced cleaning and landscaping service providers.
• Ensure modern methods, techniques and materials are used to promote efficiency and effectiveness in provision of housekeeping services.

Person Specification for Housekeeping Manager

 For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

• Master’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated professional competence in Hotel or Housekeeping Management work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.