Director of Housekeeping
Job Overview
This position shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. S/he will be held accountable for the successful financial results and efficiency of the housekeeping operations to include maintenance of guest rooms, public space and heart-of-house areas. Additionally, s/he will provide leadership, guidance and support to the housekeeping team (to include, but not limited to, laundry and uniform teams) in the areas of guest service, training, scheduling and performance management for the overall successful day-to-day operations. This position is fully committed to ensuring that all procedures are performed to the department and company standards and serve as an ambassador for Destination Hotels.
Essential Functions
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of all services/features, hours of operations, room types, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures, room availability status, scheduled in-house group activities to anticipate and respond to guest inquiries promptly and accurately
Prepare and properly distribute room assignment sheets to scheduled staff and ensure assignments are completed at the end of each shift
Demonstrate financial acumen and prepare forecasts, monitor daily reports and control the expenses per the department budget without sacrificing the quality of product and/or services
Consistently perform inspections and maintain safety and cleanliness of guest rooms, public space and heart-of-house areas; effectively manage the maintenance program according to standards
Instills a calm, organized approach when interacting in stressful situations; approach internal and external guest opportunities with a sense of heartfelt care and urgency; provide prompt follow-up to ensure 100% guest satisfaction
Ensure that sufficient staffing is present to meet the daily business demands
Maintain confidentiality of guest information and follow proper protocol to secure and protect pertinent data
Foster and maintain strong, positive and supportive relationships with team members across all departments through effective communication and collaboration of exchanging ideas for best practices
Take ownership to recruit, hire, train and successfully support and manage the talent of all new and existing team members
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced housekeeping leader who is able to impact the operation of the hotel as well as the team members morale in a positive manner. This role requires availability to work on the weekends in order to support the hotel operation.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED or minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience)
College degree preferred
Minimum of five years supervisory experience in a high volume setting preferred
Previous hospitality experience in a Four Diamond quality organization preferred
Previous experience with Windows, Office, and property management systems highly desirable
Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in the basic English language
Ability to effectively communicate and provide directions in a clear, concise and professional manner in both verbal and written form
Demonstrate ability to compute basic arithmetic
Must be available to work, varied shifts and flexible schedules
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. S/he will be held accountable for the successful financial results and efficiency of the housekeeping operations to include maintenance of guest rooms, public space and heart-of-house areas. Additionally, s/he will provide leadership, guidance and support to the housekeeping team (to include, but not limited to, laundry and uniform teams) in the areas of guest service, training, scheduling and performance management for the overall successful day-to-day operations. This position is fully committed to ensuring that all procedures are performed to the department and company standards and serve as an ambassador for Destination Hotels.
Essential Functions
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of all services/features, hours of operations, room types, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures, room availability status, scheduled in-house group activities to anticipate and respond to guest inquiries promptly and accurately
Prepare and properly distribute room assignment sheets to scheduled staff and ensure assignments are completed at the end of each shift
Demonstrate financial acumen and prepare forecasts, monitor daily reports and control the expenses per the department budget without sacrificing the quality of product and/or services
Consistently perform inspections and maintain safety and cleanliness of guest rooms, public space and heart-of-house areas; effectively manage the maintenance program according to standards
Instills a calm, organized approach when interacting in stressful situations; approach internal and external guest opportunities with a sense of heartfelt care and urgency; provide prompt follow-up to ensure 100% guest satisfaction
Ensure that sufficient staffing is present to meet the daily business demands
Maintain confidentiality of guest information and follow proper protocol to secure and protect pertinent data
Foster and maintain strong, positive and supportive relationships with team members across all departments through effective communication and collaboration of exchanging ideas for best practices
Take ownership to recruit, hire, train and successfully support and manage the talent of all new and existing team members
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced housekeeping leader who is able to impact the operation of the hotel as well as the team members morale in a positive manner. This role requires availability to work on the weekends in order to support the hotel operation.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED or minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience)
College degree preferred
Minimum of five years supervisory experience in a high volume setting preferred
Previous hospitality experience in a Four Diamond quality organization preferred
Previous experience with Windows, Office, and property management systems highly desirable
Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in the basic English language
Ability to effectively communicate and provide directions in a clear, concise and professional manner in both verbal and written form
Demonstrate ability to compute basic arithmetic
Must be available to work, varied shifts and flexible schedules
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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