Assistant Housekeeping Manager

About the role

The Eliott Hotel Gibraltar is seeking an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support the smooth operation of its housekeeping department. You will work closely with the Housekeeping Manager to maintain high cleanliness standards and ensure a welcoming environment for guests.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day running of the housekeeping department.
• Supervise, train and motivate housekeeping staff to uphold exceptional standards.
• Conduct inspections of rooms and public areas to verify cleanliness, presentation and compliance.
• Assist with staff scheduling, stock control and inventory management.
• Coordinate with external service providers and monitor service quality.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are consistently applied.
• Help manage departmental costs and drive operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance guest satisfaction.

Required profile

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proactive, responsible attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail and a passion for cleanliness and presentation.
• Solution‑focused mindset with strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service standards.

Required skills

• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity.