Job Specific Responsible for the smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of the Housekeeping Department including labor management, inventory control, and the development and maintenance of a positive and supportive work environment and inter/intra departmental relationships
Prepares daily work schedule to meet occupancy demands and room turn
Analyzes daily room turn and makes staff or procedural adjustments as necessary
Manages Housekeeping Rooms personnel
Ensures aggressive cleaning of vacant dirty rooms during tight turns; punches vacant ready rooms, and provides any other assistance as needed on guest floors
Assumes duties of Executive Housekeeper in Executive Housekeeper¡¦s absence
Inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hotel daily for cleanliness and necessary repairs
Ensures removal of Room Service trays from hallways and placement in appropriate location in service landings
Responsible for overseeing the activities of Housekeeping Supervisors and Room Attendants
Greets and interacts with guests in an outstandingly friendly and professional manner
Works closely with Guest Services Manager to resolve all room discrepancies before the end of each day
Coordinates out-of-order rooms and room maintenance with Guest Services and Engineering
Possesses full knowledge of all matters relating to the proper administration of the Housekeeping department
Possesses full knowledge of the specific duties, responsibilities, and skills of each member of the Housekeeping department, and performs in any capacity as needed
Maintains close contact and ensures good communication with Team Members
Ensures that responsive and efficient repair services are provided to satisfy guest requests
Investigates guest complaints and takes corrective measures
Encourages a positive attitude among Team Members and treats guests and fellow Team Members with courtesy and respect
Interviews and makes recommendations regarding hiring of personnel
Interviews and selects Housekeeping supervisory and line level personnel
Provides training for Team Members regarding OSHA regulations, department policies and procedures, operation of equipment, and daily tasks
Provides Team Member safety training to prevent accidents, comply with OSHA regulations, and ensure hotel life safety
Sets agenda for guest awareness training
Coaches, counsels, retrains personnel as needed in order to ensure acceptable performance
Responsible for projects assigned to second and third shift Team Members
Makes special work assignments in advance for special events such as meetings, dinners, dances, etc. that may affect the lobby staff
Coordinates departmental activities to coincide with other hotel department requirements in order to maintain the overall cleanliness of the guestrooms, public areas, and other assigned areas of responsibility
Coordinates the repair of Housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, buffers, carts, and furniture
Plans special lobby cleaning projects and ensures their completion
Coordinates lobby maintenance projects with Engineering
Plans maintenance of lobby floors Other duties as assigned General Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow Team Members Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards Complies with required safety regulations and procedures Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules Recycles whenever possible Remains current with hotel information and changes Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards | 