Housekeeping Supervisor
Location: Laois

Our client, a hotel property in Laois is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to join their team. The purpose of this role is to supervise and support the housekeeping team, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service across guest bedrooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. This role combines hands-on cleaning duties with supervisory responsibilities, maintaining attention to detail and creating a welcoming environment that reflects the hotel’s standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily cleaning routines for guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and public areas.

• Inspect rooms and areas to ensure they meet hotel standards before guest arrival.

• Carry out cleaning tasks

• Ensure housekeeping equipment and cleaning products are used safely and effectively.

• Manage stock levels and placing orders as needed.

• Lead, motivate, and support the housekeeping team in their day-to-day duties.

• Train new staff on cleaning standards, health & safety procedures, and guest interaction.

• Assist with scheduling, rotas, and delegation of tasks.

• Monitor team performance, providing feedback and ensuring productivity.

• Act as a key link between housekeeping and other departments (front office, maintenance, F&B).

• Report maintenance issues and ensure timely follow-up.

• Maintain accurate records (lost property, laundry, stock usage).

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, COSHH, and manual handling procedures.

• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste management and energy-saving practices.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in housekeeping within a hotel or hospitality setting.

• Supervisory or team leader experience.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends 

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Housekeeping Supervisor position and similar opportunities contact: Sarah 056-7786631 / 086 0444833 or Sarah@optimizerecruitment.ie

Sarah is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14307

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