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Executive Housekeeper

Hilton Addis Ababa

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Hospitality

Hospitality Management

Addis Ababa

2 years

1 Position

2025-07-03

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2025-07-17

Required Skills

supervise housekeeping operations

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Fields of study

Tourism and Hotel Management

Full Time

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Job Description

As an Executive Housekeeper, you are responsible for overseeing all housekeeping/Laundry operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Housekeeper/Housekeeping Manager will also be required to evaluate guest satisfaction and set department targets and objectives.

Specific Objectives:

  • Oversee housekeeping operations

  • Oversee Laundry Operations

  • Evaluate Guest satisfaction levels and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement

  • Operate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well managed schedules

  • Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures

  • Inspect, regularly, all fixtures, fittings, and appliances to ensure compliance to standards and take action as necessary to conform to standard

  • Monitor the appearance, standards and performance of the Housekeeping/Laundry Team with an emphasis on training and teamwork

  • Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of all room categories and amenities

  • Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers

  • Ensure staffing levels cover business demands

  • Ensure ongoing training

  • Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated

  • Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures

  • Recruit, manage, train and develop the Housekeeping/Laundry team

  • Competent in property management systems

  • Assist other departments wherever necessary

Job Requirements

  • Housekeeping/laundry experience in the hotel/leisure/retail sector in a managerial or supervisory capacity

  • A successful track record of managing a large team

  • Degree or above in Hotel/Hospitality Management or any related field of study

  • High level of commercial awareness and cost control capabilities

  • Previous experience of managing a department and Profit and Loss account

  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

  • Committed to delivering high levels of customer service

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • IT proficiency

  • Excellent grooming standards

  • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

  • Proficiency, at an intermediate level, with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office

  • Strong organizational, budget management, and problem solving skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

  • Familiar with Property Management Systems

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications can apply through one of the following methods:

 In-Person: Submit your CV to the Director of Human Resources, Hilton Addis Ababa
 Email: Send your application to  ADDHI_HRD@hilton.com.

Important: Mention the position title “Chief Steward” in the subject line of your email.

Deadline to Apply: July 09, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fields Of Study

Tourism and Hotel Management

Skills Required

supervise housekeeping operations

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