Housekeeping Manager – L Hotel Fátima

• Employment contract under Portuguese labour law

• Meal allowance

• Uniform provided

• Paid training before opening

• Join a brand-new hotel team from day one

About L Hotel Fátima: The Lakhani Group (TLG) is opening L Hotel Fátima on 12 October 2026, and we are building our founding team.

The Housekeeping Manager heads the housekeeping department, setting the standards, budget and systems that the Housekeeping Supervisor and Room Attendants deliver every day, building the department from pre-opening onwards. Day shift, including weekends. Reports to: Hotel Manager.

• Set housekeeping standards, room checklists and cleaning procedures

• Lead the Housekeeping Supervisor and five Room Attendants: staffing, rotas, training and performance

• Prepare and control the housekeeping budget: labour, linen, amenities and chemicals

• Choose and manage suppliers and the laundry contract; approve orders and track par levels

• Plan pre-opening room set-up and deep cleans, and forecast staffing against occupancy

• Work with Front Office and Maintenance on room status, repairs and guest feedback

• Ensure health, safety and hygiene compliance across the department

Key responsibilities:

• At least 3 years in hotel housekeeping, including a management or head of department role

• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and a team

• Fluent Portuguese; good English an advantage

• Strong organisational and leadership skills with a sharp eye for detail

• Available for weekends and holidays

• Nice to have: pre-opening experience; hospitality management qualification