Executive Housekeeper

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as an Executive Housekeeper at the Element by Westin Calgary Downtown. You will oversee housekeeping operations, ensuring high cleanliness standards while leading and training a dedicated team. This role offers opportunities for personal growth in a culture that values inclusivity and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience leading a Housekeeping team.
• Outstanding work ethic and strong commitment to Safety.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping operations and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Train and develop housekeeping staff while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Respond to guest complaints and take corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Hospitality or Tourism degree

Job description

At the Element by Westin Calgary Downtown, we believe our employees are the heart and soul of our guest experience. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and personal growth. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment that values sustainability, wellness, diversity, and a passion for excellence.

Element by Westin Calgary Downtown is an all-suite hotel located in Calgary’s vibrant west-end focused on the wellness of our guests and associates alike, with features like an extensive fitness center, healthy breakfast options and our explore-ready Bikes to Borrow program. Our pet-friendly hotel offers suites with fully equipped kitchens, ideal for longer stay guests. In our lobby, you’ll find Wander Café, a relaxed and airy local hangout, while the 12th floor offers Bow & Bend, our signature restaurant and lounge featuring a scenic rooftop patio.

Are you ready to join a fresh, fun team determined to provide meaningful, personalized experiences?

WHO are we looking for, you may ask?

Reporting to the General Manager, we are in search of a talented Executive Housekeeper who is responsible for overseeing Housekeeping Operations, including Room Attendants, Housepersons, and a very large Laundry operation. The ideal candidate will have a keen ability to provide leadership and support to associates, ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness throughout the hotel and guest rooms according to brand and company standards.

Key accountabilities include :

• Always provide the highest quality of service to our guests and associates alike, setting a shining example for our team.
• Educate and lead all Housekeeping supervisors and associates on emergency procedures, and life safety precautions.
• Train, motivate and develop all Housekeeping supervisors and associates, whilst maintaining a positive work environment for all.
• Develop and post timely work schedules for Housekeeping associates.
• Provide support to all Housekeeping associates at peak times by offering assistance where needed.
• Empower Housekeeping associates to deliver top-notch guest service by encouraging and rewarding responsive guest assistance.
• Respond to guest complaints and take corrective action to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Maintain physical product standards by routinely inspecting rooms, public areas, and laundry facilities to ensure proper working conditions and departmental supplies are stocked at proper levels.
• Analyze financial and operating information on an ongoing basis in order to adjust labor, supplies, materials, and other costs to achieve budget.
• Establish department communication and information systems through all forms of communication across all departments, including logs, department meetings and Human Resources policies.

Qualifications :

• A seasoned professional with a minimum of three years’ experience leading a Housekeeping team, preferably in a similar sized property.
• A Hospitality or Tourism program graduate or degree holder.
• Someone with an outstanding work ethic, along with a track record of reliability, punctuality and an approachable demeanor, and a strong commitment to Safety.
• Someone who has solid leadership skills, adept at training, coaching and motivating a team.
• An exceptional problem-solver, knowing how to troubleshoot and resolve situations efficiently.
• Agile, able to shift priorities as needed, including handling guest or associate situations that may occur outside of typical work hours, covering shifts as necessary.
• Able to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• An excellent communicator who values teamwork and collaboration.
• Physically able to frequently stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, crouch, and lift or carry objects up to 30 pounds or more.

Benefits of Working for Concord Hospitality :

Concord Managers earn competitive wages and are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer training and development as well as career advancement opportunities. We thrive on reward and recognition and will provide you and your team ample opportunities to shine within the company as well as within the brand.

Working for Concord Hospitality :

Concord Hospitality invests in our associates by providing training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built upon, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work-life harmony, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations possible, in every market we exist.

Our cornerstones : Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN!

If you are a proven leader, looking for a culture-rich and award-winning company, and you are ready to lead an amazing brand in a great and thriving location…we may be the perfect fit! Apply today!

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