Executive Housekeeper

Job responsibilities

We are currently looking for an Executive Housekeeper to join the  Cheval Blanc Seychelles. Reporting to the Rooms Division Manager, the position will oversee entire Housekeeping scope, including Laundry. Key responsibilities includes, implementing Housekeeping standards, policies, and procedures to ensure a consistent and high level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction throughout the Maison. Participate in the pre-opening activities, including hiring, training, and onboarding Housekeeping team, as well as setting up the Housekeeping department's infrastructure and systems.

Profile

• A minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent; however, a Degree or Diploma in hotel management, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in Housekeeping management, preferably within the hospitality industry, with a proven track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing, training, and developing a diverse team of housekeeping team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members, guests, and other departments within the Maison.
• Knowledge of Housekeeping best practices, procedures, and standards, as well as familiarity with cleaning products, equipment, and techniques.
• Understanding of basic budgeting, inventory management, and cost control principles to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations within the housekeeping department.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards applicable to the hospitality industry and environmental guidelines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, delegate responsibilities, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent level of both written and spoken English; proficiency in other languages would be an added advantage.
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Opera and Housekeeping-related software for scheduling, inventory management, and reporting.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a high level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction throughout the Maison.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and demands.
• A strong work ethic, with the ability to lead by example and instill a sense of pride and ownership among the Housekeeping team.

Additional information

Cheval Blanc was born from the desire to offer a singular, personalised and resolutely modern vision of the luxury hotel industry.
Nurtured by the LVMH Moët-Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group, we share an entrepreneurial spirit, a keen eye for detail and a haute couture approach to the hotel business.
At Cheval Blanc, guests discover a new Art of Emotion, reinterpreted by our Artisans, in line with our mission: to touch the heart of each guest to make them happier.
Our first Maison, Cheval Blanc Courchevel opened in 2006 in the heart of the French Alps. Since then, we have expanded to the Maldives with Cheval Blanc Randheli, to the Caribbean with Cheval Blanc St-Barth, to the heart of the French Riviera with Cheval Blanc St-Tropez and to the heart of the City of Light with Cheval Blanc Paris.
The group continues to expand internationally.
Today, there are 1,500 Artisans (2,000 by 2025), who enhance our DNA at every moment through their quest for excellence, their bold creativity, their genuine kindness and their quest for meaning.
We have at heart to reveal the human diamond and to touch the heart of each of our talents, in order to allow you to realise yourself professionally and personally.