Housekeeping Supervisor

About the Company

Sodexo, established in Marseille in 1966, is a global leader offering a wide range of quality of life services enhancing personal and organizational performance. Operating in 80 countries, the company serves 75 million consumers daily through diverse services including on-site services, benefits and rewards, personal and home services, with over 100 service categories. Sodexo employs 420,000 people worldwide and is recognized in key financial indexes such as CAC 40 and DJSI.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This role involves overseeing housekeeping teams and ensuring cleanliness standards across various areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage housekeeping staff and their daily cleaning activities.
• Assign tasks and designate work zones to housekeeping associates effectively.
• Oversee cleanliness maintenance in offices, washrooms, corridors, and other designated spaces.
• Ensure adherence to cleaning schedules and standard operating procedures.
• Perform frequent inspections to uphold housekeeping standards.
• Supervise the adequate availability and appropriate usage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Maintain records such as housekeeping checklists, attendance sheets, and daily reports.
• Provide training to housekeeping personnel on cleaning techniques, safety protocols, and chemical handling.
• Collaborate closely with the Facility Manager and client contacts.
• Address housekeeping complaints promptly and resolve them effectively.
• Monitor employee attendance, discipline, grooming, and overall performance.
• Ensure proper utilization of personal protective equipment and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate housekeeping inventory and communicate material needs.
• Implement correct waste segregation and disposal methods as per site protocols.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate essential information to succeeding shifts.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of housekeeping operations and cleaning methodologies.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead a housekeeping team efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team coordination.
• Basic familiarity with cleaning chemicals and equipment handling.
• Competent in preparing reports, performing inspections, and coordinating activities.
• Willingness and ability to work in rotational shift patterns.

Additional Information

• Preferred minimum experience: 2.5 years in housekeeping supervision.
• Shift pattern: Rotational shifts applicable.