Service Manager - Housekeeping (Public Area & Laundry)

Role summary

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The Service Manager – Housekeeping (Public Area & Laundry) is responsible for maintaining high cleanliness, presentation, and service standards across guest and public areas while overseeing laundry operations. Candidates should have several years of hotel housekeeping experience, including supervisory or management responsibility, strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, laundry operations, hygiene standards, and workplace safety. The role requires effective team leadership, staff scheduling, training, inventory control, quality inspections, and coordination with other hotel departments. Shangri-La expects a service-oriented, organized, hands-on manager with good communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays in a demanding luxury-hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The company is recognized for personalized Asian-inspired service, strong guest care, and well-maintained properties. Its Philippine operations include major city hotels and island resorts serving international and domestic travelers. Shangri-La places emphasis on service excellence, employee development, cultural awareness, and responsible hospitality. Staff members typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities to gain experience in luxury accommodation, food and beverage, events, wellness, and resort operations. Benefits and conditions vary by property, but may include meals, uniforms, medical coverage, staff accommodation or assistance, service charges, and training opportunities.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago offering hotel and resort opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and Davao. Tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, diving, wellness, and guest services are important employment sectors, although many roles require local work authorization. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-focused, with English widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; living costs are usually lower outside Manila, though popular resort islands can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit together with a 9(g) working visa. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, medical requirements, taxes, contract terms, and transportation before relocating. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon-prone season.