Connect Caribé is a pioneering maritime ferry service dedicated to enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth across the Caribbean region, providing seamless travel and trade solutions for both passengers and cargo.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Summary

Supervises all housekeeping employees, plans and assigns work assignments, give training for newly recruited employees, audit and inspects housekeeping personal work assignment and requisition supplies. Take care of the budget and budget controlling for the department. The Chief Housekeeper is responsible for overall cleanliness, sanitation and upkeep of all passenger cabins and public areas while maintaining compliance with all company and regulatory entities 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the co-ordination of the Housekeeping Department with other Departments to obtain maximum efficiency

• Implementing and maintaining the company standards and budgets for the housekeeping department 

• Responsible for planning the work schedules of staff and using flexibility according to the workload 

• Organizing, managing and motivating all housekeeping staff 

• Issuing and controlling purchase orders for the housekeeping department 

• Receiving and checking deliveries for the housekeeping department 

• Correctly handling and storing all housekeeping supplies, detergents and equipment 

• Maintaining impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in the serviced rooms and all public areas 

• Performing active cost controlling and maintaining budgets in the housekeeping department 

• Taking monthly stock, as per company’s instructions 

• Establishes a training program within Department and holds daily training sessions which demonstrates the standard of performance expected by the passengers, Leaders, the Company and the employee  

• Implementing correct appearance/uniformity, as well as standards of personal hygiene of all housekeeping staff

• Responsible for the ordering and storing of consumables and sundries (linen, towels, cleaning material, etc.) and for the uniforms of all crew members. Closely monitor laundry production to maintain workflow

• Responsible for requesting replacements for crew members, well in advance

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Required Qualifications and Skills

• Fluently spoken English 

• Hospitality Management degree 

• Previous experience in a similar role 

• Proven ability to effectively build and foster a team environment 

• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment 

• Excellent problem solving/decision-making skills 

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service​ 

• Pleasant and communicative character. Professional attitude and appearance 

• Reliability and hard work 

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time as per assigned position.