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Serving local and international guests, this unique granite pavilion-style estate demands the highest level of five-star hospitality standards and absolute discretion. \n\n As the Head Housekeeper, you will lead a small, high-performing team to maintain the villa’s immaculate presentation. This is a highly hands-on leadership role suitable for a professional who thrives in a premium bush environment, takes complete ownership of cleaning operations, and brings a warm, service-oriented approach to a private luxury residence. \n\n Key Responsibilities\n\n 1. Departmental Leadership & Training\n\n Manage, schedule, and supervise daily operations for the housekeeping, laundry, and general cleaning team.\n\n Provide active, hands-on training to staff to achieve and elevate established 5-star cleaning standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).\n\n Cultivate a highly efficient, motivated, and detail-oriented workplace culture. \n\n 2. Villa Presentation & Quality Control\n\n Perform rigorous daily inspections of all 5 luxury en-suite bedrooms, open-air pavilions, guest living areas, walkways, and outdoor spaces.\n\n Ensure all guest linens, towels, and private laundry are processed, pressed, and handled with meticulous care.\n\n Oversee guest turn-down services, matching precise preferences for high-end international guests.\n\n Actively track and report any technical, maintenance, or equipment abnormalities immediately to the maintenance team. \n\n 3. Inventory, Stock Control & Administration\n\n Drive monthly stocktakes of all villa linens, cleaning chemicals, staff uniforms, and equipment.\n\n Direct the procurement and ordering of premium guest amenities, room supplies, and departmental consumables.\n\n Maintain strict cost-control and budget parameters without ever compromising on standard excellence.\n\n Coordinate sustainable operations aligned with the villa's environmental and waste guidelines. \n\n Requirements\n Requirements & Qualifications\n\n Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a senior or Head Housekeeper role within a high-end 5-star safari lodge or an exclusive-use luxury villa. \n\n Standards & Execution: Proven mastery of luxury room presentation, fabric care, laundering practices, and premium guest turn-down etiquette. \n\n Leadership Traits: A hands-on, proactive leader who is willing to clean alongside the team while managing operational logistics. \n\n Organizational Skills: Excellent administrative ability, including basic computer literacy (Excel) for managing stock data and inventory lists.\n\n Communication Skills: Fluid command of written and spoken English. 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