Housekeeping Supervisor – Full Time

Fairmont Waterfront; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury hospitality is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor. This pivotal role involves ensuring the highest cleanliness standards, coaching a dedicated team, and fostering a culture of respect and teamwork. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a diverse environment. Join a company that values professional growth and empowers individuals to excel in their careers while enjoying generous perks and benefits. If you have a passion for excellence and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Colleague Travel Discount Program

Food & Beverage Discounts

Transit Reimbursement Program

Subsidized Meals

Comprehensive Benefits

Dining Discounts

Free Stay through Be Our Guest Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor in a luxury hotel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain productivity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards for cleanliness and inspect rooms.
• Coach employees and maintain teamwork and morale.
• Actively participate in environmental and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Experience as Housekeeping Supervisor

Experience in Luxury Hotel

Tools

Opera Cloud

HotSOS

REX systems

Job description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Sustainability and community commitment - recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
• Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community providing year-round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Full rate of pay, $30.31 per hour following 90 days of service

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

Job Description

Housekeeping Supervisor
You will play a pivotal role within our Housekeeping department working alongside a fantastic team. If you 'dream of clean' have a keen attention to detail and love working with people, this is the role for you!

What you will be doing:

• Ensure the greatest attention to detail and most importantly the highest standards for overall cleanliness
• Inspect approximately 50 rooms in line with brand standards
• Ownership of individual sections and maintenance of rooms cleanliness. Reporting any issues in rooms pertaining to Engineering
• Ensure high morale and productivity levels through training, development and ongoing communication. Including performance reviews and corrective action and counseling sessions
• Coach employees and support an environment of teamwork and recognition by leading by example
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve service delivery by streamlining procedures and combining resources to remove obstacles
• Building strong relationships with all departments, in particular Engineering, Front Office, and Food & Beverage
• Actively seek feedback from colleagues and guests, following-up and taking action to improve GSI and Colleague Engagement Survey results
• Actively participate in Fairmont’s environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations
• Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment. Ensure all Health & Safety standards are met, procedures followed, and colleagues have the correct knowledge and tools to work safely
• Actively support and participate in Housekeeping and hotel vision objectives
• Upholds the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times
• Assisting in making up rooms when needed.
• Promoting positive colleague relations by maintaining an environment of open communication, trust, and mutual respect.
• Performing any other tasks as assigned by management.
• Availability for shift work, including weekends, mornings, and evenings.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor in a luxury hotel, with previous Housekeeping/Coordinator experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain high productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with a strong commitment to standards and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Familiar with WHMIS and safety standards, ensuring a health and safety-conscious work environment.
• Proven leadership skills that foster colleague development, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Fluency in English and proficiency with Opera Cloud, HotSOS, and REX systems preferred.
• Effective time management and flexibility to work in a dynamic, diverse team environment.
• Ability to work a variety of hours/days/holidays/weekends as business needs require.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
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