Service Manager - Housekeeping (Public Area & Laundry)

Role summary

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The Service Manager will oversee public-area cleanliness and laundry operations, ensuring consistently high standards across guest and staff facilities. Requirements typically include a hospitality or related qualification, several years of housekeeping experience, and prior supervisory or managerial responsibility, preferably in a luxury hotel. The candidate should understand cleaning procedures, laundry workflows, health and safety standards, inventory control, scheduling, and quality inspections. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are expected. The role also requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays, along with the ability to train employees, coordinate with other departments, manage supplies, and respond professionally to guest concerns.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong2 Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and comprehensive guest experiences, including dining, wellness, events, and leisure facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties such as Shangri-La The Fort, Shangri-La Mactan, and other luxury resorts and hotels. Employees generally work in structured, service-focused environments with opportunities for professional development and cross-department experience. Housekeeping teams are essential to maintaining the brand’s cleanliness, presentation, comfort, and guest satisfaction standards. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, insurance, accommodation or transport support, discounts, and training, depending on the property and employment terms.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago offering varied work and lifestyle options across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Major hospitality opportunities are concentrated in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, and events. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Southeast Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila is more urban and expensive, while provincial and resort locations may offer a slower pace but fewer services. Beaches, diving, festivals, and outdoor activities are major attractions. Filipino citizens can work without a visa. Foreign employees normally need an Alien Employment Permit and an employer-sponsored 9(g) work visa, with requirements subject to current immigration rules. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, benefits, and contract conditions before relocating.