Executive Housekeeper Jobs

This is a multi-property Director of Housekeeping position for The Spectator Hotel and French Quarter Inn, two sister luxury boutique hotels in downtown Charleston, SC, in which the Director of Housekeeping is expected to direct and manage the daily operations of the entire Housekeeping operation (including in-house laundry) and reports directly to the General Manager.

Description

The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for assisting the Hotel General Manager with the successful operation and administration of the Housekeeping Department. This includes, but is not limited to, staff training, coaching, counseling and enforcing the hotels standard operating procedures. The Executive Housekeeper must ensure that the housekeeping department is continually balanced, while also focusing on providing exceptional customer satisfaction to our internal and external guests. The Housekeeping department must be executed at the highest level of professionalism and courtesy.

The Executive Housekeeper must ensure a consistent focus on providing an exceptional experience to every guest while maximizing department profitability at the same time. The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that all Hotel operations are carried out professionally, to standards and at the highest level of service. The Executive Housekeeper will achieve desired outcomes by planning, implementing, and controlling effective strategies that drive results and through the creation, development and maintenance of a competent, motivated, and empowered hotel staff. The Executive Housekeeper will serve as a member of the Hotels Management Team and serve as a Manager on Duty as assigned by the General Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The preferred candidate would be fluent in Spanish.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all reasonable job duties as requested
• Follows the companys employee hand book for rules and regulations
• Works with supervisors and inspectors to ensure guest room status is communicated to Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and fellow management team members
• Directly contact respective personnel and relay any deficiencies that are to be corrected
• Ensure the operations staff, supervisors and management are properly trained to standards and able to carry out the operations of each function of their department
• Maintain complete knowledge of all operations department policies/service procedures
• Adheres to all company Standard/Conduct policies and procedures
• Establishes consistent operating procedures
• Work with engineering to ensure that all equipment within the guest rooms and all operational departments within the hotel are functioning properly and are a part of an effective preventative maintenance program
• Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming shift supervisor
• Works collaboratively with supervisors and inspectors to continually enhance and advance the hotels goals and operations
• Must be well organized and have excellent supervision, communication, and oversight skills
• Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of Housekeeping Staff to ensure guest and Hotel business needs
• Work closely with fellow managers and supervisors to develop them both personally and professionally
• Has a flexible schedule that can work any shifts. Assists with staffing coverage in the instance of call-offs
• Ensure that all operations departments and employees comply, on a consistent basis, with all Fire Department Safety codes and OSHA guidelines
• Inspects guest rooms and public areas daily to ensure quality standards and consistency
• Maintain constant control over changes and variances in budget for payroll, staff, ordering of supplies according to changes in occupancy levels
• Ensure that an accurate inventory is completed at least twice a month pertaining to housekeeping amenities and supplies, standard guest room items, cleaning supplies, linen, etc.
• Ensure that cleanliness and condition of each area meets designated hotel standards and the appropriate inspections are carried out on a consistent basis
• Assists in the development of the annual marketing plan & budget by developing strategies to increase occupancy and revenue
• Motivates the staff and establishes a productive and positive work environment
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings with staff to ensure employees are informed
• Ensure that staffing level requirements are met when both minimum and maximum occupancy levels dictate.
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a weekly, or as needed basis

Brand: French Quarter Inn
Address: 166 Church St Charleston, SC - 29401
Property Description: French Quarter Inn
Property Number: 7207