Executive Housekeeper

Executive Housekeeper

The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for planning and managing the room and related area's operations of the hotel to achieve customer satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the hotel's Housekeeping operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Solid understanding of housekeeping and laundry supplies and pars
• Teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve guest requests
• See that inspection program is consistently maintained
• Assure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed
• Work closely with all other Departments
• Inspect some rooms daily
• Experience purchasing linens and housekeeping supplies
• Current on latest housekeeping and laundry technology
• Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance
• Experience teaching, supervising, and mentoring multilingual and multicultural staff
• Ensure OSHA and ADA policies are adhered to
• Experience with turndown service, special needs of VIP Guests, foreign dignitaries, etc. helpful
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift, pull, and push moderate weight (minimum of 20 lbs)
• Ability to bend, lift, and be standing or walking during entire shift
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required

Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)