Housekeeping Supervisor

Mama Shelter · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Description

THE MISSION

  • You're part of the team behind Mama's comfort — making sure every room, corridor and corner feels spotless, welcoming and unmistakably Mama.
  • As our Housekeeping Supervisor, you'll be hands-on, visible and close to the action. You'll support the Executive Housekeeper, lead the team on the floor and make sure every detail is delivered to the right standard, every day.
  • You don't just check rooms — you help create a place guests want to come back to.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Cleanliness Champion

  • Supervise the daily cleaning and presentation of guest rooms and public areas.
  • Conduct room and public area inspections to ensure Mama's standards are consistently met.
  • Ensure housekeeping procedures, hygiene and safety standards are followed.

Team Leader & Coach

  • Supervise, support and motivate the housekeeping team throughout the shift.
  • Allocate daily tasks and ensure colleagues have the tools and information they need to deliver great work.
  • Coach team members and provide feedback to support their development.

Daily Operations Expert

  • Coordinate room assignments, priorities and workload based on occupancy and operational requirements.
  • Work closely with Front Office to ensure room status is accurate and rooms are released on time.
  • Liaise with Engineering on maintenance issues and follow up to ensure rooms are returned to service promptly.

Quality & Guest Experience

  • Respond promptly to guest requests and housekeeping-related concerns.
  • Follow up on VIP rooms, special requests and any specific guest requirements.
  • Help resolve issues quickly while keeping the guest experience at the centre.

Stock & Inventory Support

  • Monitor linen, amenities and cleaning supplies and report shortages or discrepancies.
  • Support appropriate stock control and minimise wastage.

Collaboration Champion

  • Maintain strong communication with Front Office, Engineering and other departments.
  • Ensure clear handovers between shifts so nothing gets missed.

Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF

  • You have previous housekeeping experience in a hotel environment, ideally within lifestyle, luxury or design-led hospitality.
  • You have supervisory experience and enjoy being hands-on with your team.
  • You have a sharp eye for detail and genuinely care about cleanliness and presentation.
  • You're organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • You're approachable, supportive and confident leading a diverse team.
  • You're guest-focused and comfortable handling requests and concerns professionally.
  • You communicate clearly and work well across departments.
  • You take pride in your work and lead by example.

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS

  • Pre-opening experience? Big plus
  • Experience with a lifestyle or design-led hotel brand.
  • You enjoy working in an energetic, social environment.
  • You bring Mama energy — warm, genuine, playful and ready to get stuck in.
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