Housekeeping Supervisor
Key Skills
Job Description
Ready to live the Legend as a Housekeeping Supervisor? Looking for an exciting and challenging career in hospitality? Join our team at Sofitel Legend the Grand Amsterdam as our Housekeeping Supervisor! What are you going to do in this position? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to support both the Executive Housekeeper and Assistant and lead our team of housekeeping professionals. As the Housekeeping Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the housekeeping department, ensuring that our guest rooms and public areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. Responsibilities Are Managing the daily operations of the housekeeping department, including scheduling, training, and supervising staff Ensuring that guest rooms and public areas are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards Conducting regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas to ensure quality control Communicating with other departments to ensure guest needs are met in a timely and efficient manner Maintaining inventory of housekeeping supplies and equipment Managing the department budget and ensuring that expenses are kept within budget Ensuring compliance with hotel and industry standards for health, safety, and hygiene This position is either a day shift (from 07:00 to 15:00) or an evening shift (from 15:00 to 23:00). Please let us know which one has your preference. Requirements Are Previous experience in a similar position Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Familiar with hospitality segment (preferably 5 star hotels) You speak English at a fluent level, further languages are a plus Strong eye for detail, organizational skills and trustworthy Why would you choose for The Grand? You are stimulated to develop your own ideas and implement your creativity, because we value, need and appreciate your input! We offer a personalized bonus plan on top of a competitive salary, travel cost arrangements and 25 holiday days a year A discount up to 50% in selected restaurants and bars in 4 or 5 star hotels in Amsterdam We find Corporate Social Responsibility very important. Our hotel as various active work groups like planet 21 and we have the highest Green Key certificate We value learning & development, therefore we provide several training sessions to stimulate your growth and knowledge. After your onboarding period, you get to be the guest and experience our legendary service for yourself in our hotel with an overnight stay, free dinner and breakfast! Be Balanced – Our Be Balanced Team will help you find a healthy work-life balance. Scale 5 Horeca CAO One in all - our people are the core of our business. You give us your initiative, drive and energy we give you a job you’ll love. Would you like to know more about our hotel? Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers five-star luxury in a unique setting. Located in the heart of Amsterdam and being part of AccorHotel’s, a French international hotel chain, enables us to combine the historical flair of the building with modern design, sustainable initiatives and luxurious service. Sofitel Legend The Grand has 179 rooms of which 52 are luxurious suites. For further details, feel free to check out our website and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Core Responsibilities
Oversee daily housekeeping operations, including scheduling, training, and supervising staff, while ensuring guest rooms and public areas meet high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Conduct inspections, coordinate with other departments, manage supplies and budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with the hospitality sector, preferably in five-star hotels. Fluent English, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and trustworthiness are required; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
- Personalized Bonus Plan
- Competitive Salary
- Travel Cost Arrangements
- 25 Holiday Days
- Restaurant And Bar Discounts
- Training And Development
- Complimentary Overnight Stay, Dinner, And Breakfast
- Work-Life Balance Support
About Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 201-500 employees
UNIQUE HISTORICAL AMBIANCE Located between two gentle canals in the heart of the city, The Grand boasts a rich history; from a 15th-century convent to royal lodgings, to the headquarters of the Admiralty to the City Hall of Amsterdam. The hotel offers five-star luxury in a unique ambiance, furnished with French elegance and grandeur. The spacious, luxurious accommodations, the exceptional food and beverage proposition, the historic meeting and event venues, the indulgent Sofitel SPA and the beautiful Garden Terrace captivate and seduce everyone into visiting the hotel. ROOMS & SUITES The Grand features 178 contemporary accommodations and 30 luxury suites with Butler service. The interior of the rooms is a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary design, including typically Dutch style elements. The rich heritage of the site has been carefully preserved while ensuring that the accommodations are equipped with the advanced technology expected by today’s traveller. CULINARY INDULGENCE The legendary location, which once served as the canteen of the former Town Hall, is now a place where gourmands can savour the delights of restaurant Bridges, gardenbistro Oriole, the Garden Terrace, Library ‘Or’ and The Flying Dutchman. Fine dining restaurant Bridges is located on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals and is the ultimate place to go to for a business lunch or an elaborate dinner. Choose between a wide variety of à la carte options or a special Chef’s menu (4, 5 or 7 courses) to enjoy from. A unique feature of Bridges is the Chef’s Table in the heart of the kitchen, where you can enjoy the magic of the kitchen brigade up close. Additionally, Bridges also offers a private dining area for groups up to 12 people.. Oriole is a casual, laid-back bistro, celebrating the most loved and recognized cuisines in the world, Mediterranean food. The seasonally rotating menu features recognizable Mediterranean dishes, that encompass simplicity, personality and flavour.