Assistant Hotel Executive Housekeeper

Recruiter:

Hospitality Hire

Job Ref:

CPT000264/AW

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Assistant Hotel Executive Housekeeper
Location: Cape Town CBD

Hospitality Hire is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Hotel Executive Housekeeper on behalf of a leading hotel in Cape Town.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and hands-on hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume hotel environment. We are looking for a confident leader who is passionate about cleanliness, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through strong housekeeping standards and team leadership.
Working closely with the Executive Housekeeper, you will play a key role in overseeing daily housekeeping operations, maintaining exceptional quality standards, supporting a large team, and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

Hospitality qualification preferred
- 2â3 years' experience in a Housekeeping supervisory or leadership role within a 4 or 5-star hotel environment
- Experience within a large hotel operation of at least 300 rooms essential
- Strong knowledge of housekeeping procedures, cleaning products, hygiene standards, and health & safety regulations
- Proficiency in Opera, housekeeping management systems, and Microsoft Office
- Strong leadership, planning, organisational and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong financial acumen and stock control experience
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
- Well-groomed, professional and guest-focused approach
- Flexible to work shifts, weekends, evenings and public holidays

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Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Housekeeper with the daily management of the housekeeping department
- Supervise, train, motivate and support the housekeeping team
- Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas
- Ensure hotel cleanliness, hygiene and brand standards are consistently maintained
- Manage housekeeping supplies, linen inventories and equipment control
- Assist with departmental budgets and cost management initiatives
- Collaborate with all hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Handle guest requests and complaints professionally and efficiently
- Support recruitment, training, performance management and disciplinary processes
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety and hotel policies and procedures

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What We're Looking For
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented leader who leads by example, enjoys developing teams, and understands that exceptional housekeeping standards are at the heart of every memorable guest experience.
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To Apply
Submit your updated CV through our online application platform. Please complete all relevant requirements to help with the screening process.
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Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

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