As a Director of Housekeeping, with strong abilities to lead, motivate, empower a team and assist staff in performing their duties to the best of their abilities. Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, and coaching staff as needed.
Roles and Responsibilities: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
- Communicate effectively with all employees through daily standup meetings, with supervisors through weekly meetings.
- Work closely with other departments (Front desk, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Sales, etc….)
- Report to engineering/maintenance all problems needing repairs.
- Develop and implement new programs as needed.
- Focus on Guest Satisfaction Reviews.
- Ensure that all guest rooms/housekeeping areas are cleaned up to standard. To exceed guests’ expectations through the excellence program.
- Support the direct supervisors in the department through open door policy.
- Create a courteous friendly, professional, work environment through open line of communication.
- Prepare shift schedule according to Hotel Occupancy and special functions.
- Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- See that inspection program is consistently maintained through daily inspections.
- Ensure that all public areas are clean to standard through daily inspection.
- Maintain a regular deep cleaning program, a monthly planner consisting of a project a day. Floor/carpet care. Flipping of mattresses (Keeping records/check lists).
- Maintain a monthly linen inventory (must be completed on 30th to the 1st of every month). Supply inventory should be done once a week (order as needed).
- Ensure rooms are inspected daily.
- Maintain an overall clean and safe hotel for our guests as well as our employees, establishing and maintaining quality control and utilizing the proper equipment and supplies for the efficient and economical operation of the hotel.
- Interview prospective employees.
- Keep daily attendance records.
- Other duties as assigned by Management.
Requirements: Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of three (3) years previous housekeeping management experience, preferably as Assistant Housekeeping Manager or four years as a housekeeping supervisor.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Great communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work diverse shifts, weekends, and holidays, infusing a sense of excitement and variety into your routine.
- Bilingual is a plus (French/Creole/Spanish).
Education:
- High school education or equivalent.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English which is the primary language used in this workplace.
Physical: Requires some of the maids and porter tasks, bending, stooping, climbing, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, grasping, carrying, repetitive motions, visual acuity, hearing, writing and good verbal skills
NOTICE:
Friendwell Managed Hotels function twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. As a part of the hospitality industry a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all times. All employees are required to project a friendly, welcoming, and positive attitude.