Assistant Housekeeping Manager (m/f/d)

We are looking for a detail-oriented leader to oversee daily housekeeping operations, manage a motivated team, ensure compliance with hygiene standards, and coordinate with vendors and departments. If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional service, this is your opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Operational Leadership – Oversee daily housekeeping operations across rooms, public areas, and back of house spaces to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are consistently met. This includes planning schedules, conducting regular inspections, coordinating with other departments for repairs or room readiness, and managing deep cleaning and periodic maintenance tasks.
• People Management – Lead and supervise housekeeping staff by training them on SOPs, safety practices, chemical handling, and service standards. Develop duty rosters, allocate tasks, monitor productivity, and conduct regular briefings and performance discussions to maintain a motivated, high-performing team.
• Standards, SOPs & Compliance – Implement and enforce housekeeping SOPs, checklists, and hygiene protocols across all operational areas. Ensure strict compliance with health & safety guidelines, chemical usage standards, waste segregation norms, and any required statutory or certification-based requirements such as ISO or HACCP, depending on the facility type.
• Corporate Event Management – Plan and execute corporate events such as meetings, conferences, team gatherings, and high profile functions. Ensure smooth end to end coordination and event delivery in line with company standards.
• Inventory & Vendor Management – Manage inventory of linen, cleaning chemicals, and consumables by maintaining par levels, tracking usage, and preventing wastage. Coordinate with vendors for timely supply, assess their performance, and ensure all housekeeping equipment is well-maintained through scheduled servicing or AMC oversight.
• Kitchen and Meal Service Management – Oversee the operations of Serendib Kitchen including meal planning and service coordination, ensuring the preparation and timely delivery of meals for guests, visitors, expatriates and VIPs while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Additionally, you must ensure the kitchen and food handling procedures strictly adhere to hygiene and food safety regulations, continuously maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards at all times.

Required qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities

• GCE A/L or a Diploma in Hospitality or Facilities Management is preferred, providing foundational knowledge in cleaning operations, service standards, and facility care.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in housekeeping operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role. Experience working in hospitality, corporate offices, healthcare, or industrial environments is considered an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train, guide, and motivate staff. Solid planning, rostering, and time management skills are essential, along with familiarity in SOPs, quality audits, and housekeeping systems. Basic MS Office literacy and effective communication abilities are required.
• Training in health & safety, chemical usage, or infection control is a plus. A customer focused mindset, high attention to detail, and professionalism are key to ensuring service excellence.

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package with excellent company health benefits and flexible work time model for bridging days.
• Generous range of training and development opportunities in a varied, challenging role within an internationally active and dynamic electronics organization.
• Collaborative work culture with a passionate and collegial team.

Interested?

Please send in your CV together with your contact information to jobs@variosystems.lk or call us at 031 203 0300/0301. We look forward to getting to know you.