Housekeeping Supervisor
2026-06-26T20:55:46+00:00
Marriott
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https://www.marriott.com/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management, Cleaning & Facilities, Restaurant & Hospitality
2026-07-03T17:00:00+00:00
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Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties under 31 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Inspect guest rooms, public areas, pool, etc. after being cleaned by Housekeeper to ensure quality standards. Run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update status of departing guest rooms. Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities. Act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry.
Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the Front Desk. Prepare, distribute, and communicate changes in room assignments. Communicate issues to next shift. Complete required paperwork.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Perform other reasonable job duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Education: Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field
Supervisory Experience: At least 2 year of supervisory experience
Related Work Experience: Minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in housekeeping role
Experience: Preferably in a hotel or luxury service environment (4- or 5-Star hotel is highly desirable)
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- Inspect guest rooms, public areas, pool, etc. after being cleaned by Housekeeper to ensure quality standards.
- Run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update status of departing guest rooms.
- Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities.
- Act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry.
- Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the Front Desk.
- Prepare, distribute, and communicate changes in room assignments.
- Communicate issues to next shift.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift.
- Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems.
- Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
- Perform other reasonable job duties as assigned.
- Quality standards inspection
- Room status verification
- Prioritization of room cleaning
- Coordination with other departments (Engineering, Front Office, Laundry)
- Issue resolution
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Employee hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, disciplining, motivation, and coaching
- Adherence to company policies and safety procedures
- Maintenance problem reporting
- Safety hazard identification
- Accident and injury reporting
- Safety training and certifications
- Professional appearance
- Confidentiality
- Asset protection
- Guest service standards
- Anticipating guest needs
- Assisting individuals with disabilities
- Clear and professional language
- Positive working relationships
- Active listening
- Physical stamina (lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling)
- Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Computer and point of sale system usage
- Reading and visual verification
- Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in a housekeeping role
- Experience in a hotel or luxury service environment (4- or 5-Star hotel is highly desirable)
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Vacancy title:
Housekeeping Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Cleaning & Facilities, Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Marriott
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 3 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties under 31 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
Read more about this company
POSITION SUMMARY
Inspect guest rooms, public areas, pool, etc. after being cleaned by Housekeeper to ensure quality standards. Run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update status of departing guest rooms. Assist Housekeeping management in managing daily activities. Act as a liaison to coordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry.
Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the Front Desk. Prepare, distribute, and communicate changes in room assignments. Communicate issues to next shift. Complete required paperwork.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Perform other reasonable job duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Education: Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field
Supervisory Experience: At least 2 year of supervisory experience
Related Work Experience: Minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in housekeeping role
Experience: Preferably in a hotel or luxury service environment (4- or 5-Star hotel is highly desirable)
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
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