DEEPU V M - Senior Executive Housekeeping - ISKCON Bangalore

Summary

Highly experienced and dedicated Housekeeping Supervisor / Senior Executive with over 24 years of professional experience, including 18 years of specialized service in managing guesthouse and kalyana mantapa (banquet/marriage hall) operations at ISKCON Bangalore. Proven expertise in leading large housekeeping teams, managing inventory and chemical safety, optimizing staff schedules, and maintaining top-tier cleanliness standards. Recognized for strong leadership, operational efficiency, and commitment to hospitality excellence.

Overview

24

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive – Housekeeping Supervisor (Guesthouse & Kalyana Mantapa Dept.)

ISKCON Bangalore

01.2008 - Current

Team Supervision & Rostering: Manage and lead a large team of housekeeping staff. Create and implement strategic weekly/monthly duty rosters ensuring 24/7 operational coverage.
Chemical & Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement, safe handling, correct dilution, and distribution of cleaning chemicals and consumables. Ensure full adherence to safety guidelines.
Daily Operations: Supervise daily deep cleaning and maintenance of premium guesthouse rooms and large-scale kalyana mantapas to ensure flawless hygiene standards for guests and devotees.
Staff Training: Conduct regular training sessions for housekeeping staff regarding standard cleaning procedures, personal hygiene, guest handling etiquette, and safety protocols.
Quality Inspection: Perform routine audits of rooms, public areas, and event halls to ensure alignment with organizational quality and cleanliness benchmarks.
Room & Area Maintenance: Thorough sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming of rooms, corridors, and event halls.
Linen & Bedding Care: Timely changing of bedsheets, pillowcases, and towels, ensuring proper sorting and coordination with laundry services.
Sanitization: Complete cleaning and disinfection of bathrooms, washrooms, and high-touch communal areas.
Waste Management: Systematic collection, segregation, and disposal of waste from rooms and event venues.
Restocking: Promptly replenishing room amenities (soaps, tissues, water) and keeping cleaning carts fully provisioned.
Reporting: Identifying and reporting maintenance issues (plumbing, electrical glitches, or structural damage) immediately to the engineering department.

Supervisor

Venkateshwara Electricals

01.2002 - 01.2008

Supervised on-site electrical maintenance projects, guiding technicians to complete tasks on schedule.
Managed workforce schedules and coordinated material requirements while ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) -

Skills

Operations Management: Guesthouse & Banquet Hall Maintenance, Event Readiness

Team Leadership: Duty Roster Planning, Performance Management, Training & Development

Technical Knowledge: Chemical Dilution & Safety, Modern Cleaning Equipment Operations