Founded in Mombasa, The Tamarind Group owns and operates some of the most successful restaurants and leisure operations in Africa. We focus on our original mission of continually improving the quality and value of our services, developing excellent morale in our employees and maintaining superior social and environmental awarness.

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Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee cleanliness, hygiene and presentation standards at Tamarind Mombasa. The role is responsible for ensuring that all dining areas, kitchen support spaces, restrooms, public and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance, while supervising and guiding the housekeeping team to support smooth daily restaurant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily housekeeping activities across all restaurant areas, ensuring high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, routines and standard operating procedures(SOPs).
• Monitor the proper use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and supplies to minimize wastage and ensure safety compliance.
• Train, mentor, and supervise housekeeping staff to maintain high performance and service standards.
• Collaborate closely with restaurant management and kitchen teams to support efficient daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong culture of cleanliness, discipline, and attention to detail within the housekeeping team.

Requirements

• Diploma in Housekeeping Operations or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory role within a housekeeping department, preferably in hospitality or restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality operations systems and cleaning protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Close attention to detail and commitment to maintaing quality standards.

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• Supervise and coordinate daily housekeeping activities across all restaurant areas, ensuring high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, routines and standard operating procedures(SOPs).
• Monitor the proper use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and supplies to minimize wastage and ensure safety compliance.
• Train, mentor, and supervise housekeeping staff to maintain high performance and service standards.
• Collaborate closely with restaurant management and kitchen teams to support efficient daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong culture of cleanliness, discipline, and attention to detail within the housekeeping team.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Close attention to detail and commitment to maintaing quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality operations systems and cleaning protocols.

• Diploma in Housekeeping Operations or a related field.