Company Overview

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw...

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations, including guest cottages/tents, public areas, laundry, and back-of-house areas.
• Lead, train, and supervise housekeeping teams at both properties, ensuring high morale and performance standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs aligned with world-best hospitality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality control and consistent guest experience.
• Manage housekeeping budgets, stock control, procurement of cleaning supplies, linen, and amenities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental sustainability standards.
• Coordinate closely with Front Office, Maintenance, and F&B to ensure seamless operations.
• Prepare monthly departmental reports and manage staff scheduling and performance reviews.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as Head Housekeeper / Executive Housekeeper in a high-end lodge, boutique hotel, or luxury tented camp (East Africa experience preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of laundry operations, inventory systems, and cost control.
• Knowledge of eco-friendly housekeeping practices required.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations, including guest cottages/tents, public areas, laundry, and back-of-house areas.
• Lead, train, and supervise housekeeping teams at both properties, ensuring high morale and performance standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs aligned with world-best hospitality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality control and consistent guest experience.
• Manage housekeeping budgets, stock control, procurement of cleaning supplies, linen, and amenities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental sustainability standards.
• Coordinate closely with Front Office, Maintenance, and F&B to ensure seamless operations.
• Prepare monthly departmental reports and manage staff scheduling and performance reviews.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of laundry operations, inventory systems, and cost control.
• Knowledge of eco-friendly housekeeping practices required.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as Head Housekeeper / Executive Housekeeper in a high-end lodge, boutique hotel, or luxury tented camp (East Africa experience preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of laundry operations, inventory systems, and cost control.
• Knowledge of eco-friendly housekeeping practices required.
• Good communication and organizational skills.