Housekeeper

Tasks

• Direct and manage all aspects of housekeeping such as scheduling, staffing, and quality of cleaning.
• Develop and deliver effective training to short term volunteers.
• Review physical and cleanliness status of the building.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the housekeeping and ensuring guestrooms and public areas are clean and comfortable.
• Managing inventories and budgets.
• Maintain stock levels and buy/order new supplies as required.
• Train, schedule and supervise the volunteer-team for the following duties:

o Cleaning of conference rooms. o Cleaning of guestrooms. o Cleaning of common areas and dining rooms. o Cleaning of bathrooms and toilets. o Stocking of towels and toiletries, changing linens, emptying trashcans. o Organise laundry. o Maintain a hygiene plan.

• When no Short-term team is available, the housekeeper works on these duties themselves and organises help from team-members and/or local volunteers.

Skills

• Supervisory experience is helpful, but training for this is available on the job.
• Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills are important.

Requirements

• A servant-heart and willingness to work practically to serve mission workers.
• Knowledge of English.
• Driver's license is a plus.
• Flexible, friendly, open character.
• Previous housekeeping experience is not necessary.
• Must have already have a European passport or a long-term visa to work in Belgium.