Housekeeping supervisor

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📍 Nairobi, Nairobi County, KenyaFull time

About this role

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

Job Description

  • Supervise daily housekeeping operations, ensuring guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces meet Pullman, Mercure, and Accor brand standards.
  • Conduct room and area inspections, ensuring cleanliness, presentation, safety, and maintenance standards are consistently achieved.
  • Lead, train, coach, and motivate housekeeping team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
  • Allocate daily assignments, monitor productivity, and ensure efficient use of manpower and resources.
  • Coordinate closely with Front Office and Engineering teams to ensure room readiness and timely resolution of maintenance issues.
  • Handle guest requests, complaints, and service recovery professionally and promptly.
  • Manage housekeeping inventories, including linen, guest supplies, cleaning materials, and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, sanitation, and environmental sustainability standards.
  • Prepare and maintain housekeeping reports, lost-and-found records, and operational documentation.
  • Support the Housekeeping Manager in achieving departmental objectives, quality targets, and cost-control initiatives.
  • Assist in onboarding and training new colleagues while promoting continuous learning and professional development.
  • Support colleagues during peak operational periods and ensure fair allocation of duties and workload distribution.
  • Work closely with fellow Housekeeping Supervisors to ensure consistent service delivery, operational continuity, and effective shift handovers.

Qualifications

  • Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Housekeeping operations within a reputable hotel environment.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a four-star or five-star hotel preferred.
  • Experience working within an international hotel brand is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of linen management, inventory control, and housekeeping budgeting principles.
  • Familiarity with hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) and housekeeping management software.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Experience is an asset
Prior experience working with Opera or a related system
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Housekeeping supervisor position at accorhotel?
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Where is the Housekeeping supervisor position at accorhotel located?
This Housekeeping supervisor role at accorhotel is based in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Housekeeping supervisor role at accorhotel full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Housekeeping supervisor role at accorhotel.
How do I apply for the Housekeeping supervisor position at accorhotel?
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When was the Housekeeping supervisor job at accorhotel posted?
This Housekeeping supervisor position at accorhotel was posted on Oct 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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