Description
Directly supervise and coordinate housekeeping staff to ensure rooms and public areas meet cleanliness standards, schedules are met, and supplies and equipment are maintained in hotels, hospitals, and similar facilities.
- • Lead infection prevention practices and compliance with cleaning protocols.
- • Inspect rooms and public areas to verify cleanliness and presentation standards.
- • Create and adjust housekeeping schedules and room assignments.
- • Assist with cleaning tasks during peak periods or as needed.
- • Resolve service complaints and address equipment issues promptly.
- • Coordinate with front desk, nursing, maintenance, and laundry for timely service.
- • Assess facility conditions to scope deep cleans and needed repairs.
- • Specify appropriate cleaning agents and methods for surfaces and linens.
- • Train staff on SOPs, safety, and equipment operation.
- • Distribute linens, amenities, and equipment to staff.
- • Forecast staffing and supply needs based on occupancy or census.
- • Manage inventory of linens, amenities, and cleaning supplies.
- • Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching or recommend actions.
- • Enforce chemical handling, PPE, and safety compliance.
- • Implement and enforce housekeeping standards, checklists, and inspection criteria.
- • Report and track maintenance and repair requests to completion.
- • Order supplies, linens, and equipment within budget and par levels.
- • Recommend process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
- • Maintain records for schedules, timekeeping, training, and expenses.
- • Recruit, interview, and onboard new housekeeping staff.
- • Supervise in-house laundry and linen room operations.
- • Notify front desk or clinical units when rooms are cleaned and ready.
- • Assist with budgeting, cost control, and vendor relationships.
- • Inspect and arrange maintenance for vacuums, carts, and other housekeeping equipment.
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Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
