A housekeeping supervisor is responsible for overseeing housekeeping staff, assigning cleaning and maintenance tasks, and ensuring that high cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces[1][3][7].
- Assigning housekeeping tasks: Supervisors assign specific duties to staff, provide instructions, accommodate special requests, and ensure all delegated tasks are completed efficiently[1][3].
- Creating staffing schedules: They develop daily staff schedules, coordinate shift coverage, monitor attendance, and manage break times to ensure adequate coverage throughout the day[1][3][6].
- Providing orientation and training: New employees are introduced to operational standards and procedures. Ongoing staff training guarantees consistent service quality and adherence to organizational policies[1][5][7].
- Quality control and inspections: Supervisors regularly inspect guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas to verify adherence to cleanliness standards and operational policies[5][6][7].
- Handling inventory and supplies: They monitor the stock and usage of cleaning materials and equipment, issue supplies as needed, and coordinate replenishment orders[3][5].
- Addressing customer service and complaints: Supervisors communicate directly with guests about service concerns, investigate complaints regarding housekeeping standards, and take corrective actions to resolve issues[1][3].
- Supervising and supporting staff: Responsibilities include evaluating staff performance, coaching, recommending promotions or disciplinary action, and providing support during staff shortages by undertaking cleaning duties if required[3][5][7].
- Ensuring safety and compliance: They ensure that housekeeping operations comply with safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations and report maintenance or repair needs to management[3][5].
These duties may be adapted based on the specific size, type, or requirements of the establishment, but at their core, housekeeping supervisors act as the main point of coordination, quality control, and support within the housekeeping department[1][3][6].
References
- [1] 15 Duties Of A Housekeeping Supervisor: The Definitive List – Indeed
- [3] Housekeeping Supervisor Job Description – Betterteam
- [5] Housekeeping Supervisor job description – Recruiting Resources
- [6] Hotel housekeeping manager : duties and responsibilities
- [7] Housekeeping Supervisor – UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services
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