Housekeeping Manager

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Work setting**:

- Hotel, motel, resort
**Tasks**:

- Establish and implement operational procedures for housekeeping department
- Select and purchase equipment and supplies
- Plan and co-ordinate activities of housekeeping supervisors and crews
- Co-ordinate inspection of assigned areas
- Supervise staff
- Co-ordinate contract services
- Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
- Maintain financial records
- Prepare budgets and payrolls
- Supervise maintenance and repair services
- Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
- Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals
- Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and uniforms
- Supervise in-house laundry services
- Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff
- Ensure that local health and sanitation regulations are carried out
- Hire and dismiss staff
- Respond to complaints of guests
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large workload
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan