Chief Housekeeper (Cruise Ships)

Job Description

Supervises all housekeeping employees, plans and assigns work assignments, give training for newly recruited employees, audit and inspects housekeeping personal work assignment and requisition supplies. Take care of the budget and budget controlling for the department.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining the company standards and budgets for the housekeeping department
• Setting up of written duty rosters for all housekeeping staff, as well as planning of stations
• Organizing, managing and motivating all housekeeping staff
• Issuing and controlling purchase orders for the housekeeping department
• Receiving and checking deliveries for the housekeeping department
• Correctly handling and storing all housekeeping supplies, detergents and equipment
• Maintaining impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in the serviced rooms and all public areas
• Performing active cost controlling and maintaining budgets in the housekeeping department
• Taking monthly stock, as per company’s instructions
• Providing continuous training for all housekeeping staff
• Implementing correct appearance / uniformity, as well as standards of personal hygiene of all housekeeping staff

Requirements

Benefits

Requirements

Valid EU passport Fluently spoken English or German Hospitality Management degree Previous experience in luxury establishments Proven ability to effectively build and foster a team environment Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated commitment to customer service Excellent problem solving / decision-making skills Pleasant and communicative character Professional attitude and appearance Reliability and hard work Great team spirit