Housekeeping Team Leader

**Are you passionate about maintaining high standards in a hospitality environment?**

**Do you have leadership experience and a keen eye for detail?**

We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to take the reins as our **Quest Penrith | Housekeeping Team Leader**

**About us**

Quest Penrith features 115 stylish apartment-hotel rooms, providing the perfect stay for business, leisure, and even paw-fect friends (yes, we're pet-friendly). Situated in the vibrant heart of Penrith, our location is just a short walk from Penrith Railway Station and Westfield Penrith, placing you in the centre of this growing regional hub.

**About The Role**

As a Housekeeping Team Leader at Quest Penrith, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our guests enjoy a clean, comfortable, and welcoming stay. Our housekeepers are highly valued members of our team, and their efforts are vital to the overall success of our business. In this leadership role, you will not only oversee daily housekeeping operations but also play a key part in creating memorable guest experiences.
- Lead a team of housekeepers to ensure guest rooms and public areas meet Quest's high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Coordinate daily work schedules, manage rosters, and ensure optimal use of available labour.
- Conduct inspections of guest rooms and public areas to ensure quality and compliance with our Quest standards.
- Handle guest enquiries, lost property, and respond to housekeeping requests in a timely, friendly, and professional manner.
- Manage housekeeping stock and supplies to ensure efficient operations while controlling costs.
- Support the Executive Houskeeper in recruitment, training, and appraisals of housekeeping staff.
- Foster a positive work environment by leading team meetings, addressing staff concerns, and motivating your team.

**About You**

Are you seeking a company that values collaboration, teamwork, and managers who listen to your ideas? Looking for a place to grow? Quest Penrith is looking for professionals just like you

Above all, we want you to be yourself, and ideally, we are looking for talented individuals who align with the following
- Experience in housekeeping within a hospitality setting (supervisory experience is a plus).
- Strong team management skills with a focus on staff training and development.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with guests and staff confidently in English.
- A proactive attitude with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices is essential.

**Why Join Us?** At Quest Penrith, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued. If you're someone who takes pride in your work and thrives in a leadership role, we want to hear from you

Together, we'll ensure every guest has a stay that sparkles ?.
- Before you go, we want you to know we value everyone who takes the time and effort to join our team at Quest Penrith. Due to the number of applicants, we receive, we can't commit to responding to each applicant. Of course, we will be in touch if we see a fit. We wish you the best of luck with the next step in your career, regardless of whether it's with us or another organisation. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $25.80 - $45.15 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 38 per week

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Housekeeping management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- National Police Certificate (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person