Malahini Kuda Bandos, a premier luxury resort located in the Maldives, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Executive Housekeeper to lead its dedicated housekeeping team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate leader with a background in luxury hospitality who is committed to delivering world-class service, impeccable cleanliness, and exceptional guest experiences.
About Malahini Kuda Bandos
Malahini Kuda Bandos is a stunning private island resort located just a short distance from the Maldives’ capital, Male. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical landscape, the resort is the perfect getaway for travelers seeking tranquility and luxury. Offering a combination of modern amenities and traditional Maldivian charm, Malahini Kuda Bandos provides guests with an exceptional experience that is both intimate and unforgettable.
The resort features over-water villas, beachfront bungalows, and modern, comfortable accommodations equipped with the highest standards of luxury. Guests are treated to a wide range of services, including personalized dining experiences, water sports, wellness treatments, and more, all set in a serene and pristine environment.
As part of the resort's commitment to delivering impeccable guest experiences, Malahini Kuda Bandos is searching for a highly skilled Executive Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping department and maintain the exceptional standards that the resort is known for.
Job Position: Executive Housekeeper
Malahini Kuda Bandos is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to oversee the operations of the housekeeping department and ensure all areas of the resort meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The Executive Housekeeper will play a key role in managing the team, ensuring top-quality service, and maintaining inventory controls, all while enhancing the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Housekeeper will be responsible for a range of key duties, including but not limited to:
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Daily Operations Management: Overseeing the daily operations of the housekeeping department, ensuring that all villas, rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces are cleaned to the highest standards.
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Team Leadership: Leading, training, motivating, and developing the housekeeping crew to ensure that all team members deliver exceptional service and adhere to the resort’s standards.
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Quality Control and Standards: Implementing and enforcing housekeeping standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring quality is consistently maintained across all areas. This includes regular inspections and monitoring of the quality of cleaning, laundry, and linen services.
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Collaboration with Other Departments: Coordinating with other departments, such as front desk, food and beverage, and maintenance, to ensure smooth operations and that guest requests are met in a timely and efficient manner.
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Inventory and Cost Management: Managing housekeeping inventory, ensuring that cleaning products, linens, and other supplies are well-stocked and accounted for. You will also be responsible for budget management and cost control, optimizing the use of resources while maintaining high standards.
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Laundry and Linen Management: Maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness in laundry operations, ensuring that linens are well-maintained and ready for use. This includes overseeing laundry staff and ensuring all laundry is properly sorted, washed, and distributed to the appropriate areas.
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Guest Experience: Ensuring that every guest room and public area is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness and that any guest requests or concerns related to housekeeping are addressed promptly and professionally.
Profile of the Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Executive Housekeeper role will possess the following qualifications and skills:
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Experience: A minimum of 4 years as an Executive Housekeeper in a luxury hotel or resort environment. At least 2 years of experience working in the Maldives is highly preferred.
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Team Player and Result-Oriented: Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team, ensuring collaboration across departments for smooth operations. The ideal candidate is also results-driven and focuses on achieving objectives while maintaining high-quality standards.
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Expertise in Housekeeping Operations: Sound knowledge of all areas of housekeeping operations, including room cleaning, public area maintenance, laundry management, and inventory control.
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Knowledge of Best Practices: Familiarity with housekeeping best practices and an understanding of the latest cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
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Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are essential for this role, as you will need to communicate effectively with both the housekeeping team and other departments.
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Leadership and Motivation Skills: Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a multicultural team to achieve high performance and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and service.
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Budget and Inventory Management: Proven experience in working with budgets, P&L, forecasting, and inventory controls, ensuring that costs are managed while maintaining quality.
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Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to spot areas for improvement and proactively address issues before they affect guest satisfaction.
Work Environment and Benefits
At Malahini Kuda Bandos, we offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team of passionate professionals and contribute to maintaining the resort's reputation for excellence. As part of our commitment to employee development, we provide ongoing training opportunities to help you expand your skills and advance in your career.
Our resort’s tropical paradise setting ensures that you will work in one of the most beautiful and serene locations in the world. As a part of the Malahini Kuda Bandos team, you will enjoy:
- Competitive Salary: A salary that reflects your experience and expertise in the industry.
- Accommodation and Meals: On-site accommodation and meals provided for employees.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training and development programs.
- Employee Benefits: Access to health insurance, staff discounts, and other resort-related benefits.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced and driven Executive Housekeeper ready to take on a leadership role at one of the Maldives' premier resorts, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit the following:
- Your updated CV
- A recent passport-sized photograph
- A copy of your National ID or Passport
Please send your application to:
careers@malahini.mv
