Job title : Housekeeping Supervisor
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : January 31, 2026
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PURPOSE OF JOB :
To supervise, direct and co-ordinate the all areas in a manner which will result in a clean and attractive hotel facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / SUCCESS PROFILE
Working with Others
Exceed Customer Expectations
Anticipate and take action to meet and exceed others needs and expectationsContinually search for ways to increase customer satisfactionThrive on providing service to othersCommunicate with OthersSpeak clearly and listen effectivelyOne-on-one and in group settingsPossess basic writing skillsDemonstrate Team Spirit & Cooperation
Enjoy working with others to achieve common goals and objectivesDisplay upbeat attitude, even under pressureVolunteer as needed to help ensure team successAct with Professionalism & Integrity
Conduct business respectfullyEthically, and honestlyValue the diverse background of othersTaking Responsibility
Take Ownership
Be personally accountable for achieving results in a timely fashion and commit to follow-upTake ownership of both positive and negative outcomes of work performanceResolve problems without blaming othersLearn, Develop, & Adapt to Change
Actively pursue self-development; learn from experience; modify behaviour based on feedbackDemonstrate flexibility in handling change, unclear situations, shifting priorities, and new job requirementsLearn, Develop, & Adapt to Change
Work without close supervisionUse good judgmentMake sure tasks are completed on time, without error, and up to quality standardsPrioritize activities based on time and attention needed for completion
Attend to Detail
Ensure all job duties are performed with care and attention to detailPersonally check work to ensure accuracyUnderstand how the details affect the big pictureDelivering Results
Demonstrate Functional Excellence
Possess, apply, and continually develop the specific technical knowledge and job skills / requirements needed for effective job performanceCommit to Quality
Ensure high quality, excellence, and value in work processes and outcomes produced with a commitment to meeting or exceeding standardsFollow Policies & Procedures
Perform job tasks based on established policies and proceduresInterpret and apply policy correctly in all situationsTake Direction
Follow instructions with flexibility to shift priorities upon requestAccept direction with a positive attitude and sense of urgencyUnderstand and respect chain of commandMultitask
Shift back and forth efficiently between two or more activities, balancing priorities effectivelyENERGY PRESERVATION
Motivates and inspire othersTakes ownershipDrives continuous improvementDemonstrates financial acumenMAIN DUTIES / TASKS :
Answer the telephone calls and follows through the requestSupervises, trains, directs, disciplines and co-ordinates room cleaners in the prompt and efficient housekeeping of guest rooms - according to The K Hotel standards.Assures adherence to The K Hotel policies and standardsSupervises the competition of short notice requests for room changesNotifies supervisor of any rooms requiring replacement or repair of furniture, fixtures, etc.Inspects all check out / stay over rooms after they are made up, keeps record of room checkouts and rooms made up and submits their records to housekeeping throughout the day (every 2-5 rooms minimum).Prepares maintenance work orders in regard to replacement or repair of furniture, fixtures etc. Follows through on work orders to ensure completion.Checks constantly the status of guest rooms and notifies room cleaners of changes.Checks VIP roomsChecks early morning make-up rooms.Co-ordinates cleaning of guest rooms for proper priority.Guest requestsVIP roomsCheck out roomsMake up roomsExpected check-out roomsPick up rooms {Arrivals rooms and VIP Arrivals}Room InformationDeliver the laundry to the Guests when the Laundry is closed and log it in the Laundry Log bookHandles ïDND' rooms. Ensures to call the guest by 15 : 00hrs and ask for serviceKnow how to what to do in case of an evacuation / fire alarm or other emergencies (i.e. bomb threats)Take part in Communication Meetings on a regular basisOperation of Laundry and Valet Service Areas is planned, organized and controlled for optimum functioningEfficient communication within Laundry Service Areas and between Housekeeping Areas and other departments is maintainedMonitor and maintain par stocks, stock taking and proceduresOTHER DUTIES / TASKS :
To promote efficiency, confidence, courtesy and an extremely high standard of social skillsTo generally promote and ensure good inter-departmental relationsTo display a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times and to promote a good company image to guests and colleaguesTo demonstrate pride in the workplace and personal appearance at all times when representing the hotel thus identifying a high level of commitmentTo adhere to Company and Hotel rules and regulations at all timesEnsure that incidents / accidents are reported without any delaysEnsure that QHSE FSMS related training programs are executedIdentify training requirements of employees and coordinate with concerned trainers (internal) to execute trainingEnsure that QHSE FSMS related records are maintained and updatedParticipates in incident investigation processPlans and coordinate with OH&S officers to conduct mock drills with respect to Occupational health & safetyOCCASIONAL DUTIES / TASKS :
To report any equipment failures / problems to the Maintenance DepartmentTo pass any maintenance requests to the Maintenance DepartmentTo participate in any Training / Developments schemes as recommended by senior managementTo assist the Duty Manager in any task outlined / detailed by him / herTo comply with any reasonable request made by management to the best of your abilityPERSONAL REQUISITE
Language : Fluent in English, multilingual ability preferred.Education : BA would be an advantage, High school diplomaExperience : Several years' experience in overall operationComputer knowledge : MS Office applications, Opera PMS and other software as requiredPersonal appearance : The uniform should be worn with pride and dignity.The uniform must be kept clean, tidy and well maintained.Any careless use, wilfully or negligently, will be the sole responsibility of the employee, which will have to cover all expenses related to the repair / replacement or additional cleaning outside the regular one.The personal appearance according to the Hotel standard must be adhered to at all times.