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A world-class luxury safari lodge situated in the Kruger National Park is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head Homekeeper to lead their housekeeping department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about creating immaculate guest experiences, maintaining the highest operational standards, and leading a motivated housekeeping team within an exclusive lodge environment. The Role The Head Homekeeper will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the housekeeping department, ensuring the lodge consistently delivers exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest comfort. Working closely with the lodge management team, the successful candidate will oversee housekeeping operations, staff training and development, stock control, laundry management, and departmental administration while ensuring all standards and procedures are maintained to the highest level. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the housekeeping department to maintain exceptional lodge standards Conduct daily room and suite inspections to ensure guest readiness Oversee laundry operations and outsourced laundry processes where applicable Manage housekeeping stock, consumables, equipment, and furnishings Complete monthly stock takes and maintain accurate departmental records Monitor maintenance issues and coordinate follow-up to ensure lodge standards are upheld Recruit; train, mentor, and develop housekeeping staff Drive staff performance, motivation, and productivity Ensure housekeeping budgets are effectively managed and controlled Maintain strong communication with lodge management and interdepartmental teams Attend daily operational meetings and assist with special guest requests Ensure uniforms and appearance standards are consistently maintained Contribute to environmentally responsible lodge operations and sustainability initiatives Requirements Previous experience in a housekeeping management or supervisory role within luxury hospitality or safari lodges Strong understanding of world-class housekeeping standards and procedures Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong administration, procurement, and stock control abilities Computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial information Excellent communication and leadership skills Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken) The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for luxury hospitality, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to inspire a housekeeping team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
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