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Soft Services Manager – Position Overview Oversee all non-technical facility services across an 8-floor corporate office building, including janitorial, reception, mail services, catering, and waste management to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming workplace for all occupants. Key Responsibilities Janitorial & Cleaning Services
• Manage daily cleaning operations across all 8 floors with consistent quality standards • Develop floor-specific cleaning schedules and zone assignments • Conduct regular floor-by-floor inspections and quality audits • Coordinate specialist cleaning for conference centers and executive floors • Respond to urgent cleaning requests building-wide Reception & Front-of-House
• Oversee main lobby reception and secondary reception points • Manage visitor access, escort procedures, and elevator lobby presentation • Maintain building directory and wayfinding signage across all floors Mail & Package Services
• Manage centralized mail room and coordinate distribution • Implement efficient internal mail routing Catering & Hospitality
• Manage pantry services and break rooms on multiple floors • Coordinate catering delivery and setup across various floors • Oversee coffee stations, vending services, and beverage programs Waste Management & Sustainability
• Implement recycling program with collection points on each floor • Coordinate daily waste collection rounds across all floors • Manage waste segregation and removal schedules Vendor & Contract Management
• Manage multiple soft services vendors operating across the building • Develop service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics • Coordinate vendor access and scheduling to minimize disruption • Conduct monthly performance reviews and building walkthroughs Budget & Financial Management
• Develop and manage annual soft services budget for entire building • Track expenses by service type and floor • Process and approve vendor invoices • Identify cost optimization opportunities Customer Service
• Serve as primary soft services contact for all building occupants • Implement and manage work order • Coordinate with floor managers on service needs Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure cleaning protocols meet standards across all floors • Manage pest control services and restroom hygiene programs • Coordinate emergency cleaning response procedures • Maintain MSDS and compliance documentation Team Leadership
• Supervise soft services team (cleaning staff, receptionists, mail room personnel) • Assign staff to specific floor zones for accountability • Coordinate scheduling for coverage across all floors during business hours • Conduct training Qualifications Required
• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 4-6 years managing soft services in multi-floor corporate office buildings • Experience with facilities over 150,000 sq ft • Strong organizational and customer service skills • Physical ability to conduct inspections across all 8 floors daily Technical Skills
• Proficiency in facility management software and work order systems • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) • Knowledge of high-rise building operations and cleaning protocols • Experience with vendor management platforms Work Environment
• Daily on-site presence with extensive walking across all floors • Must be comfortable in high-rise building environment
Location:
On-site –Bengaluru, KA Scheduled Weekly Hours:
48 If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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