Background
At Partunify, we are dedicated to matching professionals with rewarding jobs in the hospitality industry. We help job seekers remain in the workforce, confidently return after a career break, or successfully transition to a new field. Here are just a few reasons why you should work with us:
The Housekeeping Lead is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall presentation of the bar and lounge, ensuring a welcoming and sanitary environment for guests and staff at all times. This role supervises a small team of housekeeping/cleaning staff, coordinates daily cleaning schedules, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the housekeeping/cleaning team, including shift scheduling and task allocation.
- Ensure all public areas (bar, lounge, restrooms, entrance, seating areas) are cleaned and maintained to a high standard before, during, and after service hours.
- Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently met.
- Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed and control usage to avoid wastage.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety regulations.
- Train new housekeeping staff on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate with the bar and service team to address spills, breakages, or urgent cleaning needs promptly, including during service.
- Ensure restrooms are stocked, sanitized, and inspected on a regular rotation throughout operating hours.
- Oversee deep-cleaning schedules (e.g., floors, upholstery, glassware storage areas, kitchen if applicable) on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Monitor and report maintenance issues (plumbing, lighting, furniture damage) to management for repair.
- Ensure compliance with local health, sanitation, and safety codes at all times.
- Maintain cleaning logs/checklists and submit reports to management as required.
- Step in to perform hands-on cleaning duties when needed, especially during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a housekeeping, cleaning, or facilities role, preferably in hospitality, bars, restaurants, or lounges.
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and hygiene/sanitation best practices.
- Ability to manage and motivate a small team.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and stand/move for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by bar/lounge operating hours.
- Basic literacy/numeracy for maintaining checklists, inventory, and reports.
Key Attributes
- Attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with bar staff, management, and suppliers.
- Discreet and professional, especially when working around guests during service.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced hospitality environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.
- Shift work including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the housekeeping/cleaning team, including shift scheduling and task allocation.
- Ensure all public areas (bar, lounge, restrooms, entrance, seating areas) are cleaned and maintained to a high standard before, during, and after service hours.
- Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently met.
- Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed and control usage to avoid wastage.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety regulations.
- Train new housekeeping staff on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate with the bar and service team to address spills, breakages, or urgent cleaning needs promptly, including during service.
- Ensure restrooms are stocked, sanitized, and inspected on a regular rotation throughout operating hours.
- Oversee deep-cleaning schedules (e.g., floors, upholstery, glassware storage areas, kitchen if applicable) on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Monitor and report maintenance issues (plumbing, lighting, furniture damage) to management for repair.
- Ensure compliance with local health, sanitation, and safety codes at all times.
- Maintain cleaning logs/checklists and submit reports to management as required.
- Step in to perform hands-on cleaning duties when needed, especially during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and hygiene/sanitation best practices.
- Ability to manage and motivate a small team.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and stand/move for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by bar/lounge operating hours.
- Basic literacy/numeracy for maintaining checklists, inventory, and reports.
- Attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with bar staff, management, and suppliers.
- Discreet and professional, especially when working around guests during service.
- Prior experience in a housekeeping, cleaning, or facilities role, preferably in hospitality, bars, restaurants, or lounges.
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Vacancy title:
Housekeeping Lead
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Cleaning & Facilities, Restaurant & Hospitality, Management]
Jobs at:
Partunify
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 31 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, August 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
At Partunify, we are dedicated to matching professionals with rewarding jobs in the hospitality industry. We help job seekers remain in the workforce, confidently return after a career break, or successfully transition to a new field. Here are just a few reasons why you should work with us:
The Housekeeping Lead is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall presentation of the bar and lounge, ensuring a welcoming and sanitary environment for guests and staff at all times. This role supervises a small team of housekeeping/cleaning staff, coordinates daily cleaning schedules, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the housekeeping/cleaning team, including shift scheduling and task allocation.
- Ensure all public areas (bar, lounge, restrooms, entrance, seating areas) are cleaned and maintained to a high standard before, during, and after service hours.
- Conduct regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently met.
- Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed and control usage to avoid wastage.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety regulations.
- Train new housekeeping staff on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate with the bar and service team to address spills, breakages, or urgent cleaning needs promptly, including during service.
- Ensure restrooms are stocked, sanitized, and inspected on a regular rotation throughout operating hours.
- Oversee deep-cleaning schedules (e.g., floors, upholstery, glassware storage areas, kitchen if applicable) on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Monitor and report maintenance issues (plumbing, lighting, furniture damage) to management for repair.
- Ensure compliance with local health, sanitation, and safety codes at all times.
- Maintain cleaning logs/checklists and submit reports to management as required.
- Step in to perform hands-on cleaning duties when needed, especially during high-traffic periods or staff shortages.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a housekeeping, cleaning, or facilities role, preferably in hospitality, bars, restaurants, or lounges.
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and hygiene/sanitation best practices.
- Ability to manage and motivate a small team.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and stand/move for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by bar/lounge operating hours.
- Basic literacy/numeracy for maintaining checklists, inventory, and reports.
Key Attributes
- Attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills to coordinate with bar staff, management, and suppliers.
- Discreet and professional, especially when working around guests during service.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced hospitality environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.
- Shift work including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
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