About the job Executive Housekeeper
Our client is a pre-opening ultra-luxury wellness property in Ubud that aims to open mid-year in 2027. They are seeking an exceptional Executive Housekeeper with a strong background in boutique luxury hospitality, who will lead and oversee the hotel's housekeeping operations, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest comfort.
This role requires a strong balance of operational excellence, attention to detail, team leadership, and a commitment to exceptional service standards. The Executive Housekeeper will be responsible for establishing housekeeping standards, developing operational procedures, and ensuring a seamless guest experience from the hotel's pre-opening phase through ongoing operations.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within internationally recognised 5-star luxury hotels or resorts, especially in eco-wellness-driven brands.
- A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations, laundry management, linen control, and luxury room presentation standards.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing housekeeping SOPs, quality control, and operational procedures.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to recruit, train, and develop employees.
- Good financial and operational understanding, including budgeting, inventory management, and cost control.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Experience in hotel pre-opening operations or establishing a housekeeping department from the ground up is highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all housekeeping operations, ensuring exceptional cleanliness and presentation throughout the property.
- Establish and implement housekeeping SOPs, cleaning procedures, and quality control standards.
- Oversee guest rooms, villas, public areas, back-of-house areas, and laundry operations.
- Recruit, train, lead, and develop a professional housekeeping team.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with international 5-star luxury standards.
- Manage departmental budgets, inventory, linen supplies, cleaning materials, and operational costs.
- Coordinate with Front Office, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve housekeeping services.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Establish and maintain the hotel's overall housekeeping and service standards.