Restaurant Cleaning & Sanitation Lead
Company: The New Duff<br><br>Employment Type: Full-Time<br><br>Location: Nassau, Bahamas<br><br>Reports To: Operations / Management Team<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>The New Duff is seeking a reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented Restaurant Cleaning & Sanitation Lead to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of its restaurant facilities.<br><br>The successful candidate must be capable of working independently, identifying sanitation concerns, maintaining high cleaning standards, and communicating directly with staff and management when corrective action is required.<br><br>This position requires physical strength, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized restaurant environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen, food preparation, storage, service, and common areas.<br><br>Develop and follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.<br><br>Conduct thorough deep cleaning, including behind and underneath movable equipment.<br><br>Remove grease, food residue, dirt, and other sanitation hazards.<br><br>Monitor stove cleanliness and ensure spills, sauces, and food residue are properly addressed.<br><br>Maintain proper organization of cleaning supplies, equipment, storage areas, and garbage disposal locations.<br><br>Identify and address improper storage, misplaced equipment, and unnecessary clutter.<br><br>Communicate respectfully but firmly with employees regarding poor cleaning or storage practices.<br><br>Report repeated sanitation concerns directly to the Operations/Management Team.<br><br>Identify potential pest-control, maintenance, equipment, and safety concerns.<br><br>Complete cleaning checklists and maintain accurate cleaning records.<br><br>Provide confirmation of completed deep-cleaning assignments.<br><br>Safely move appropriate equipment to access difficult cleaning areas.<br><br>Ensure cleaning chemicals and equipment are used and stored safely.<br><br>Maintain consistent standards of cleanliness without requiring constant supervision.<br><br><strong>Minimum Requirements<br><br></strong>Previous experience in commercial cleaning, restaurant sanitation, hospitality, or a related environment.<br><br>Strong spoken and written English.<br><br>Ability to read, understand, and follow cleaning instructions and schedules.<br><br>Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.<br><br>Ability to identify sanitation concerns and take appropriate corrective action.<br><br>Confidence to address poor cleaning practices professionally.<br><br>Ability to work independently and report concerns promptly.<br><br>Willingness to perform physically demanding cleaning duties.<br><br>Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs safely, with appropriate assistance or equipment where required.<br><br>Ability to bend, stand for extended periods, handle garbage, and safely move equipment for deep cleaning.<br><br>Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.<br><br>Must be legally authorized to work in The Bahamas without employer sponsorship.<br><br>Cleaning Accountability<br><br>The successful candidate will be responsible for completing and documenting assigned cleaning duties, monitoring cleanliness throughout the restaurant, and escalating unresolved or repeated concerns to management.<br><br>The ideal candidate must take ownership of the cleaning environment rather than waiting to be instructed when problems arise.<br><br><strong>How To Apply<br><br></strong>Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated resumes to:<br><br>info@humanresourcessolutionsgroup.com<br><br>Email Subject: Restaurant Cleaning & Sanitation Lead<br><br>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.