Assistant Housekeeper

Severin Sea Lodge is a traditional Swahili-style resort on Bamburi Beach featuring 188 rooms and the award-winning Imani Dhow restaurant. We deliver heartfelt African hospitality with integrity, professionalism, and precision, creating tranquil stays rooted in authentic culture and sustainable practices.

As Assistant Housekeeper you keep rooms, public areas, and laundry at Severin Sea Lodge guest-ready, on-site in Mombasa. You report to the Executive Housekeeper and hold the floor, public-area, and laundry supervisors to standard.

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  Inspect arrival, stay-over, VIP, and departure rooms, including evening turn-down, and release them to Front Office on time.

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  Keep lobby, walkways, public toilets, pool, restaurants, and Imani Dhow presentation-ready through the day, not only after the morning clean.

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  Control house and guest linen, guest-laundry turnaround, and staff uniform presentation.

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  Report room and public-area defects the same shift, and follow them up until Engineering closes them.

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  Keep cleaning supplies, guest amenities, and chemicals available, stored, and used to standard.

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  Brief and coach room attendants and supervisors on guest handling, hygiene, security, and no personal phone use in guest areas.

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  Set duty rosters that match occupancy, so standards hold on full days and the team stays fully occupied on quiet days.

• At least 3 years in hotel housekeeping, including time supervising room attendants, public areas, or laundry.

• Hands-on room inspection and release to front office.

• Able to lead a shift on the floor, including early starts, weekends, and public holidays.

• Clear English for team briefings and coordination with Front Office.

• Legally authorized to work in Kenya.