Housekeeping Supervisor
Mama Shelter · Cape Town, Western Cape
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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.