Description

Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals and other establishments.

Job Titles

• Assistant executive housekeeper
• Executive housekeeper
• Hospital executive housekeeper
• Hotel executive housekeeper
• Housekeeping director
• Housekeeping manager

Main Duties

• Manage the operations of the housekeeping department
• Plan and co-ordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crews
• Conduct inspections to ensure that departmental standards and health and safety regulations are being met
• Select and purchase equipment and supplies, and maintain inventory
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery
• Hire, train and supervise housekeeping staff
• Maintain financial records and prepare budgets, payroll and employee schedules.

Workplaces

• Establishments with housekeeping departments
• Hospitals
• Hotels

Skills

• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Time Management
• Coordinating
• Instructing

Abilities

• Speed of Limb Movement
• Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
• Gross Body Coordination
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Numerical Ability

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration Concern for Others

Similar Occupations

• Accommodation service managers (60031)
• Facility operation and maintenance managers (70012)
• Chambermaid supervisor; Housekeeping supervisor (in 62024.00 Cleaning supervisors)

Source: OaSIS