Background

At Partunify, we are dedicated to matching professionals with rewarding jobs in the hospitality industry. We help job seekers remain in the workforce, confidently return after a career break, or successfully transition to a new field. Here are just a few reasons why you should work with us:

The Housekeeping Lead is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall presentation of the bar and lounge, ensuring a welcoming and sanitary environment for guests and staff at all times. This role supervises a small team of housekeeping/cleaning staff, coordinates daily cleaning schedules, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the housekeeping/cleaning team, including shift scheduling and task allocation.
• Ensure all public areas (bar, lounge, restrooms, entrance, seating areas) are cleaned and maintained to a high standard before, during, and after service hours.
• Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently met.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed and control usage to avoid wastage.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety regulations.
• Train new housekeeping staff on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with the bar and service team to address spills, breakages, or urgent cleaning needs promptly, including during service.
• Ensure restrooms are stocked, sanitized, and inspected on a regular rotation throughout operating hours.
• Oversee deep-cleaning schedules (e.g., floors, upholstery, glassware storage areas, kitchen if applicable) on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues (plumbing, lighting, furniture damage) to management for repair.
• Ensure compliance with local health, sanitation, and safety codes at all times.
• Maintain cleaning logs/checklists and submit reports to management as required.
• Step in to perform hands-on cleaning duties when needed, especially during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a housekeeping, cleaning, or facilities role, preferably in hospitality, bars, restaurants, or lounges.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and hygiene/sanitation best practices.
• Ability to manage and motivate a small team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and stand/move for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by bar/lounge operating hours.
• Basic literacy/numeracy for maintaining checklists, inventory, and reports.

Key Attributes

• Attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with bar staff, management, and suppliers.
• Discreet and professional, especially when working around guests during service.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced hospitality environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Shift work including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the housekeeping/cleaning team, including shift scheduling and task allocation.
• Ensure all public areas (bar, lounge, restrooms, entrance, seating areas) are cleaned and maintained to a high standard before, during, and after service hours.
• Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently met.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed and control usage to avoid wastage.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety regulations.
• Train new housekeeping staff on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with the bar and service team to address spills, breakages, or urgent cleaning needs promptly, including during service.
• Ensure restrooms are stocked, sanitized, and inspected on a regular rotation throughout operating hours.
• Oversee deep-cleaning schedules (e.g., floors, upholstery, glassware storage areas, kitchen if applicable) on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues (plumbing, lighting, furniture damage) to management for repair.
• Ensure compliance with local health, sanitation, and safety codes at all times.
• Maintain cleaning logs/checklists and submit reports to management as required.
• Step in to perform hands-on cleaning duties when needed, especially during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.

• Strong knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and hygiene/sanitation best practices.
• Ability to manage and motivate a small team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and stand/move for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by bar/lounge operating hours.
• Basic literacy/numeracy for maintaining checklists, inventory, and reports.
• Attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with bar staff, management, and suppliers.
• Discreet and professional, especially when working around guests during service.

• Prior experience in a housekeeping, cleaning, or facilities role, preferably in hospitality, bars, restaurants, or lounges.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.