Director Of Housekeeping Jobs

Opportunity: Director of Housekeeping

Effectively lead and control housekeeping operations and staff, ensuring hotel rooms and public spaces are clean and well maintained in accordance with brand and/or HHM operations and financial standards. Create a work environment whereby housekeeping staff feels genuinely valued and appreciated for their efforts that are critical to creating an overall positive experience for the guests.

Potential Career Path

Area Director of Housekeeping – Assistant General Manager – General Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee or prepare schedules consistent with hotel occupancy and updated forecasts and/or notify third party vendor of weekly staffing needs.
• Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to effectively communicate to and celebrate with the housekeeping staff.
• Maintain an effective inspection program for hotel rooms, public and other assigned areas.
• Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and third-party contract labor.
• Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, and guest room safety).
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, if applicable.
• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget and forecasts.
• Monitor and creatively communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
• Observe and monitor staff performance to meet established productivity and cleanliness standards.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Environment and Context

• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or occasional alternate shifts.

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Nestled in a prime location, Sheraton Pasadena Hotel seamlessly blends upscale comfort with modern convenience. Our hotel is ideally situated adjacent to both the Pasadena Convention Center and the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for quick access to events. You'll love being walking distance from abundant shopping, dining and entertainment in Old Town. For adventures that'll take you beyond a short walk, we offer a complimentary local area shuttle to the city's landmarks, including the Rose Bowl. Stay connected with our full-service, 24-hour business center offering complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Keep in shape with cardio and weight training equipment at the modern Sheraton Fitness. Make yourself comfortable and relax on our plush beds while watching your TV or upgrade to a suite for extra space to spread out. After a busy day, enjoy California-style dining at the Restaurant Soleil, then lounge by the heated outdoor swimming pool. Experience an excellent stay at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel.