CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

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Operations Executive (Housekeeping & Unit Operations)

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant

Key Responsibilities

Operations, Housekeeping & Unit Oversight

Monitor and supervise cleaning staff and external cleaners to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

Conduct regular inspections of units and rooms before guest check-in and after check-out.

Ensure all units are guest-ready, clean, stocked, and properly maintained.

Identify and report maintenance issues; coordinate with maintenance/vendors for timely resolution.

Inventory & Asset Management

Maintain accurate inventory of unit supplies, linens, amenities, and cleaning materials.

Track usage, minimize loss, and place restock orders as needed.

Ensure proper storage, labeling, and organization of inventory across units.

Quality Control & Standards

Implement and enforce cleaning checklists and operational SOPs.

Address performance gaps through coaching, feedback, and corrective actions.

Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Reporting & Administration

Maintain inspection reports, cleaning logs, and inventory records.

Provide regular updates on unit status, staff performance, and operational issues.

Assist with scheduling cleaners based on occupancy and forecasted demand.

Team Coordination & Communication

Work closely with the Reservations team to coordinate guest needs, special requests, and scheduling changes.

Ensure clear communication regarding check-ins, check-outs, early arrivals,late departures, and special cleaning requirements.

Support issue resolution related to guest complaints, cleanliness concerns, or operational delays.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or Diploma in Housekeeping, Hospitality Management , Hotel Management or a related field

Minimum 2 years experience in housekeeping in a hotel/related background with at least 2 years in a supervision role

Experience supervising staff and managing day-to-day operations.

Strong Leadership , communication and problem solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask

Knowledge of housekeeping procedures , chemicals and equipment.

Ability to work flexibly , including weekends and holidays.

• Monitor and supervise cleaning staff and external cleaners to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of units and rooms before guest check-in and after check-out.
• Ensure all units are guest-ready, clean, stocked, and properly maintained.
• Identify and report maintenance issues; coordinate with maintenance/vendors for timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate inventory of unit supplies, linens, amenities, and cleaning materials.
• Track usage, minimize loss, and place restock orders as needed.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and organization of inventory across units.
• Implement and enforce cleaning checklists and operational SOPs.
• Address performance gaps through coaching, feedback, and corrective actions.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain inspection reports, cleaning logs, and inventory records.
• Provide regular updates on unit status, staff performance, and operational issues.
• Assist with scheduling cleaners based on occupancy and forecasted demand.
• Work closely with the Reservations team to coordinate guest needs, special requests, and scheduling changes.
• Ensure clear communication regarding check-ins, check-outs, early arrivals,late departures, and special cleaning requirements.
• Support issue resolution related to guest complaints, cleanliness concerns, or operational delays.

• Strong Leadership
• communication
• problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• ability to multitask
• Knowledge of housekeeping procedures , chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to work flexibly , including weekends and holidays.

• Degree or Diploma in Housekeeping, Hospitality Management , Hotel Management or a related field
• Minimum 2 years experience in housekeeping in a hotel/related background with at least 2 years in a supervision role
• Experience supervising staff and managing day-to-day operations.