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housekeeping supervisor

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Housekeeping supervisors are in charge of supervising and coordinating the daily running of cleaning and housekeeping activities hospitality establishments.

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Competences
35
Groups
3
Essential
20
Optional
15

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 20 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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coordinate redecoration of hospitality establishment

Lead redecoration of hospitality establishment by staying up to date with trends in decoration, fabrics and textiles and implementing necessary changes in order to meet changing desires and expectations.

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manage budgets for social services programs

Plan and administer budgets in social services, covering programmes, equipment and support services.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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procure hospitality products

Acquire goods or services from an outside external source.

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supervise housekeeping operations

Oversee the day-to-day service and cleaning of rooms and public areas to ensure continuous operations.

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assess cleanliness of areas

Evaluate cleanliness of areas in order to make sure that they are clean and presentable for customers.

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comply with food safety and hygiene

Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.

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ensure cross-department cooperation

Guarantee communication and cooperation with all the entities and teams in a given organisation, according to the company strategy.

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handle customer complaints

Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.

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maintain customer service

Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.

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Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage cleaning activities

Oversee cleaning activities undertaken by employees.

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manage health and safety standards

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

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manage inspections of equipment

Monitor formal or official viewings and examinations in order to regularly test and inspect property and equipment.

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manage maintenance operations

Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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plan schedule

Develop the schedule including procedures, appointments and working hours.

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plan shifts of employees

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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Cross-sector

1 competence
energy conservation

The practice of reducing energy consumption and using fewer energy services. As a sustainable process, energy conservation is done by replacing used energy with alternative sources, using more efficient energy products, or refraining from particular energy products or services to conserve it.

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Scope note
Excludes energy efficiency
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Optional skills and competences 14 competences

Occupation specific

2 competences
assist at check-in

Help guests and visitors with their check-in and show them their accommodation.

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encourage staff in cleaning activities

Motivate employees in cleaning activities in a hospitality establishment by providing them with a convincing reason for action.

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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service rooms

Offer room service and, where appropriate, service public areas, including cleaning surfaces, bathrooms, replacing linen and towels and restocking guest items.

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Cross-sector

10 competences
clean public areas

Disinfect the areas to which the public has access.

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Might include clean glass and windows in public areas, dust and polish furniture, vacuum carpets and clean hard floors, and remove waste.
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develop working procedures

Create standardised series of actions of a certain order to support the organisation.

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greet guests

Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.

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handle chemical cleaning agents

Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.

Scope note
The chemicals include hazardous materials.
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handle surveillance equipment

Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.

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manage stock rotation

Oversee stock levels, paying attention to expiry dates to diminish stock loss.

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monitor work for special events

Oversee activities during special events taking into account specific objectives, schedule, timetable, agenda, cultural limitations, account rules and legislation.

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perform multiple tasks at the same time

Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.

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perform services in a flexible manner

Adapt service approach when circumstances change.

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seek innovation in current practices

Search for improvements and present innovative solutions, creativity and alternative thinking to develop new technologies, methods or ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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