Housekeeping Supervisor

Description of Role:
Dooley's Hotel is delighted to be expanding their exceptional Housekeeping team and are now recruiting for an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join the team in Waterford City. This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to someone with a passion for hospitality, high standards, and people leadership.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head Housekeeper, supporting them in overseeing the department's day-to-day running, supervising the team, and assisting with training and development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience working in a hospitality setting at least 1 year of supervisory or team leader experience. They will be enthusiastic, detail-focused, and motivated to lead and inspire a team to deliver the highest level of cleanliness and service for our guests.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in housekeeping within a hospitality environment
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team leader experience
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to train, motivate and supervise a housekeeping team
• Good knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, and health & safety standards
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with working hours including weekends, and holidays
• A friendly, positive and professional attitude

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Head Housekeeper and support them in the daily operations of the department
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the housekeeping team to ensure service excellence
• Provide hands-on support with cleaning tasks and ensure all areas meet standards
• Assist with the induction, ongoing training, and performance development of housekeeping staff
• Conduct regular inspections of public areas to ensure standards are consistently upheld
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and manage inventory levels
• Support with staff scheduling and daily task allocation
• Identify and report maintenance or repair needs promptly
• Ensure all team members adhere to health, safety, and hygiene procedures
• Foster a positive and productive team environment focused on delivering exceptional member and guest experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.25-€14.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Supervisor / Leader role: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2025
Reference ID: Housekeeping Supervisor
Expected start date: 10/05/2025