Job Description

Crawford & Carruthers Inc.

Assistant Director of Housekeeping – Maldives

Crawford & Carruthers Inc. is searching for an assistant Director of Housekeeping to assist in the management of a high-end 5* Island Property in the Maldives.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 year(s): Experience in 5* luxury resort
• 3-5 years: Must have minimum 3-5 years management experience.

Skills Required

• Excellent managerial skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
• Analytical mind with good organizational skills & problem-solving capabilities.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy.
• Proficient in English (verbal & written).
• Outstanding leadership & communication skills.
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms.

Job Functions:

• Take charge of full Housekeeping operations in the absence of the HK Director.
• Plan and coordinate all activities of the laundry such as handling linen, and uniforms in order to meet business requirements whilst ensuring the highest quality of services. 
• Lead the Housekeeping Department by developing and implementing departmental objectives in line with the company business objectives.
• Coordinate housekeeping duties with various departments such as Engineering, Food & Beverage and Culinary to ensure that all guestrooms and public areas are clean and well maintained in a timely and efficient manner.
• Inspect all areas and take corrective measures in order to meet company standards in terms of cleanliness, maintenance and supply.
• Develop, implement and continually review the policies, procedures, practices and standards.
• Select, train, develop, schedule and manage the performance of direct and indirect subordinates to ensure the efficient running of housekeeping operations.
• Manage linen inventory and guest supplies and the ordering of supplies as necessary to meet quality standards and property business needs.
• Manage housekeeping operations such as cleaning and maintenance whilst ensuring compliance with all housekeeping policies, procedures, standards and satisfaction of clients’ needs.
• Participate in all refurbish and renovation projects planning, execution and final set up including snag lists.
• Prepare the annual budget and manning guide and manage the housekeeping department within budgetary guidelines.
• Coordinate and review contracts and suppliers related to Housekeeping and Laundry.
• Keep abreast of all new equipment’s and cleaning products and evaluate their quality, maintain knowledge of local competition and housekeeping industry trends.
• Accomplish a set of administrative duties such as leading and attending meeting, writing reports and memos and other specific duties related to the job function.