Accommodation Manager

JOSEPH SEARCH HOSPITALITY LIMITED; Ennis; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JOSEPH SEARCH HOSPITALITY LIMITED in Ennis is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee housekeeping operations and ensure the smooth running of the department. The ideal candidate will train staff, prepare work rotas, and maintain high service standards.

Responsibilities include managing stock levels, forecasting wage costs, and liaising with maintenance for room availability. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing housekeeping services is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to train and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the housekeeping department.
• Train housekeeping staff to adhere to standards.
• Manage and check the distribution of room lists and checklists.

Skills

Staff training

Operational management

Effective communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
• To be aware of the day’s business both in room occupancy and special requirements needs.
• To liaise with reception regarding room moves, special needs and act on any information given.
• To issue keys, room lists, checklists and cleaning schedules to accommodation staff at the beginning of shift and collect and check them at end of shift.
• To check all work given to the Accommodation Assistants, Linen Porters and Maintenance throughout the day to ensure standards are being adhered to.
• Liaising with on site maintenance to ensure any maintenance issues are dealt with expediently to ensure all rooms are available for sale to 5 star standards.
• To assist in the development and writing of departmental standards and improved systems.
• To actively train all staff to the standards laid down in the Training Manual and monitor their work performance.
• To assist the human resource Manager in recruiting new staff and training.
• To prepare rotas for Department in advance taking into account the business demand and to ensure that sufficient cover is available to meet these needs,
• To minimise wastage of materials and energy through careful monitoring of staff.
• To ensure all Housekeeping Staff is aware of day to day business.
• To maintain stock levels of stationary, linen and amenity requirements in order to ensure consistency in standards.
• Be able to forecast and control wage costs, as well as manage their operational costs (Cost of Sales items)
• Be flexible and willing to assist other departments in operations at busy times.