Housekeeping Manager

6 days ago

osoyoos, regional district of okanagan similkameen, Canada Spirit Ridge Full-time

Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper, the duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Assists Executive Housekeeper in directing the activities of the housekeeping department and furnishing exemplary daily cleaning service to guest rooms and all other areas of the hotel.
  • Manage and coordinate a team of room attendants, assistant managers, supervisors, houseperson’s, public spaces attendants, pool attendants and night cleaners.
  • Be a hands on/visible leader to support laundry & housekeeping staff in their duties to ensure all common areas and rooms meet our resort guest standards.
  • Act as a resource for all team members in the hotel when addressing any housekeeping cleanliness issues in the hotel.
  • Assist in resolving guest complaints and ensuring the guests’ needs are exceeded.
  • Assist Front Office to oversee any emergency situations that may take place during the shift.
  • Assist in training, performance reviews, scheduling, payroll / daily sales and labour and maintaining supplies at the direction of the Executive Housekeeper.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism, providing exceptional guest service.
  • Display a positive attitude, maintain enthusiasm, and celebrate success within a lively department environment.
  • Trains, supervises, motivates and coaches Housekeeping managers, supervisors and Attendants, in addition to maintaining daily operations manual and expectations with consistency and fairness
  • Audit the work of housekeeping staff and provide regular feedback and coaching in performance.
  • Liaise with maintenance team members on a regular basis to ensure upkeep of the property is maintained as well as housekeeping and laundry equipment.
  • Some cleaning of rooms may be required as needs dictate.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 year progressive experience in a hotel housekeeping department required in a luxury hotel environment preferred.
  • A university degree or college diploma is required in hospitality management, hotel management or business management. Other post-secondary education is acceptable if combined with cleaning supervision experience.
  • Previous experience cleaning rooms alone and not as a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, as well as Internet systems.
  • Previous experience training new colleagues in a housekeeping department.
  • Must be a self-starter with demonstrated leadership ability fostering a positive team environment
  • Professional, well organized, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong Interpersonal skills required.
  • A polished approach to guest service and colleague interactions
  • A passion for Guest Services and the proven ability for consistently anticipating guest needs.
  • Must be flexible to work as business levels dictate, including evenings and weekends. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Moderate lifting is required in the role when assisting team members.

Source: Hospitality Online