Assistant Executive Housekeeper

About the role

Accor is hiring a full-time Assistant Executive Housekeeper in Cairo to assist the Executive Housekeeper in overseeing housekeeping operations, including the laundry and the internal communication center. The role ensures that hotel standards and procedures are fully known and followed.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect all rooms to standards and guest requests, including turn-down service, and keep flower decorations in rooms and public areas up to standard
• Keep the front of the house and designated back-of-house areas clean, and check the night shift regularly
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, approve requisitions, and record inventories of linen, uniforms and other items as scheduled
• Supervise pest control, implement housekeeping HACCP procedures, and contribute to sustainable development through energy and waste management
• Supervise cost control, suggest saving programs, and implement focus and other financial procedures
• Handle lost and found, keep records, and manage mail packages to clients
• Stay aware of VIPs, personally inspect VIP rooms, and follow up on out-of-order rooms
• Coordinate closely with Front Office, Engineering, Food and Beverage and Guest Relations on guest requests
• Monitor cleaning supplies, prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports, attend departmental meetings, and perform other duties assigned by the Executive Housekeeper

Required profile

• Proven experience as an assistant executive housekeeper or similar role
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, and availability for early mornings, evenings and holidays
• High level of confidentiality with guest information and adherence to health and safety regulations