Tapan Kumar Sahu, Executive Housekeeper, Mina Hotel and Residences, Qatar

 

The Housekeepers Power List 2023

 

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Housekeeping
 
November 1, 2023
 
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Tapan Kumar Sahu, Executive Housekeeper, Mina Hotel and Residences, Qatar
 

Your impact on housekeeping

Each and every aspect of my working life transforms housekeeping through various ways, including:

  • Eye for details
  • Professionalism 
  • Training and Development
  • Technology Integration
  • Sustainability Initiatives 
  • Allocation of resources to enhance productivity
  • Cost Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Leading the team from front 

The challenges you faced in your housekeeping career 

     I faced the following challenges: 

  • High occupancy:
    To tackle this, we trained all our housekeeping staff according to standard SOPs and conducted regular audits.

  • Cost and budget:
    As housekeeping is one of the departments that has more expenses, we have to be more focused on our budget and cost control.

  • High guest expectations:
    After COVID-19, guest expectations have increased in terms of hygiene.  Dealing with these heightened expectations can be stressful.

Training and development
It is always a difficult task for a manager to train his team about the new trend and technology of industry during high occupancy but it is a necessity that cannot be ignored. Your advice to fellow housekeeping professionals.

Be positive:
Being friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic can create a welcoming environment and leave a lasting impression on guests.

Network and build connections:
Building a strong professional network can open doors to opportunities and provide valuable insights and advice from industry experts.Appreciation and recognition
Recognise your team’s hard work.