Facility & Operations Manager

Ellasot ConsultingPort Harcourt & Rivers Stateroam-ngpublished 10/27/2026

Your tasks

  • Maintenance of public areas.
  • Ensure guest rooms, corridors, offices, and other designated areas meet established cleanliness and presentation standards.
  • Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate housekeeping staff to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas to maintain quality and hygiene standards.
  • Coordinate with the front desk to manage room status, room readiness, guest arrivals, departures, and special requests.
  • Liaise with the maintenance department to report and follow up on repairs, defects, and room maintenance issues.
  • Monitor housekeeping supplies, linen, cleaning materials, and equipment to ensure adequate stock levels and prevent wastage.
  • Prepare staff duty rosters and allocate responsibilities according to operational needs and occupancy levels.
  • Handle guest complaints relating to room cleanliness, comfort, and housekeeping services promptly and professionally.
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and room preparation.
  • Monitor departmental expenses and implement cost-control measures without compromising service quality.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and hotel hygiene regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of room inspections, lost and found items, inventory, staff attendance, and departmental activities.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of housekeeping personnel.
  • Prepare periodic departmental reports and recommend improvements to operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Minimum of an HND or bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • Proven experience in hotel housekeeping, rooms operations, or hospitality management.
  • Previous supervisory or managerial experience is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of housekeeping procedures, room inspection standards, laundry operations, and inventory control.
  • Familiarity with hotel property management systems and basic Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and customer service orientation.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Key Competencies

  • Housekeeping and rooms operations management
  • Staff supervision and performance management
  • Quality assurance and room inspections
  • Inventory and cost control
  • Guest relations and complaint resolution
  • Planning, organization, and problem-solving
  • Health, safety, and hygiene compliance