Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Title:                  Housekeeping Supervisor

Reporting to:            Facilities Manager

Location:                  Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road

Job Type:                 Full-Time / Permanent

Job Summary:

The Housekeeping Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the housekeeping department across the entire college campus and accommodation blocks, ensuring that high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation are consistently maintained in academic, administrative, and communal areas.
Additionally, during the summer period, the role will include operational oversight of student accommodation, which transitions into short-stay and hotel-style accommodation for summer guests, language schools, and academic events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily housekeeping operations across all college buildings, including classrooms, offices, common areas, restrooms, and specialist facilities.
  


• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of cleaning schedules and tasks.
  


• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and appearance throughout the campus.
  


• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and health & safety standards.
  


• Provide leadership, support, and training to housekeeping staff.
  


• Manage supplies and equipment, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained and equipment is in good working order.
  


• Coordinate with the Facilities and Estates team for reporting maintenance issues.
  


• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, cleaning rotas, and incident reports.
  


• Oversee the housekeeping operation of the student residences during the summer period, when the accommodation operates as a hotel for short-term guests.
  


• Lead the deep cleaning, resetting, and turnaround of student apartments for use by summer guests.
  


• Coordinate with accommodation and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
  


• Ensure timely room readiness in line with booking schedules.
  


• Supervise laundry operations and linen management.
  


• Respond promptly to guest-related housekeeping issues or special requests.
  


• Uphold hospitality standards appropriate for short-stay accommodation.
  

Minimum Experience Required

• Proven experience in a housekeeping supervisory role, ideally within a hospitality or educational environment.
  


• Strong organisational and time management skills.
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
  


• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining standards.
  


• Flexibility to work during peak periods, including evenings or weekends if required.
  


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and cleaning best practices.
  


• Experience working in a hotel or short-stay accommodation environment.
  


• Previous experience in a third-level education setting.
  


• Basic IT skills (e.g., email, rota software, reporting tools).
  

About Griffith College

Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland's largest independent third level institution with locations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road. Griffith College enjoys national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award winning reputation for providing students with first class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complimented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions - in Griffith college, there is something for everyone. Today there are over 7,000 students studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Click the link for more information.  http://www.griffith.ie/ 

Our Vision
“To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland’s universities”

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package.
  


• Funding support for continued professional and academic development.
  


• Bike to work scheme.
  


• Opportunity for continued training development and support.
  


• Free parking facilities.*
  


• Onsite subsidised restaurant.*
  


• Stunning historical premises.
  


• Vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment.
  


• Innovative and agile place to work.
  


• Welcoming environment committed to learner and staff development.
  


• *Dublin campus on South Circular Road.
  

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.
Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.