Executive Housekeeper

This is a senior, hands-on role for a candidate who leads by example. Someone who sets and upholds impeccable housekeeping standards across the entire lodge, manages and mentors a housekeeping team, and takes full ownership of the department's operational and administrative functions in a remote bush environment.

Core Criteria:

• Proven experience as an Executive Housekeeper or Senior Housekeeper within a luxury lodge or five-star hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, staff management and training ability
• High standards of attention to detail, cleanliness and presentation
• Sound knowledge of housekeeping systems, stock control and departmental administration
• Experience conducting stock takes and managing linen, amenities and cleaning inventories
• Ability to work a roster-based cycle in a remote lodge setting
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and a calm, composed approach under pressure

• Oversee all housekeeping operations across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house
• Maintain and enforce exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest room preparation
• Manage, mentor and motivate the housekeeping team
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure consistent quality standards are upheld
• Manage stock control, including linen, amenities and cleaning supplies
• Conduct regular and month-end stock takes
• Handle departmental administration, reporting and requisitions
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Ensure all health, safety and hygiene protocols are adhered to
• Report and follow up on maintenance issues within guest areas

• Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 per month
• Live-in position with accommodation provided on-site
• Meals on duty included
• Medical aid contribution (should the candidate elect to join the company scheme)
• Provident fund contributions
• 3 weeks on, 1 week off roster
• 15 days annual leave