Accommodation Manager (No Agency Assistance req'd)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wexford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and pool access

Golf and spa discounts

Career development and training

Spa treatments discount

Job summary

Whites of Wexford is seeking an experienced Accommodation Manager to lead the housekeeping team and uphold the highest cleanliness standards across the property. This on-site role involves coordinating with front office and contractors, managing payroll, and ensuring equipment and safety procedures are properly implemented.

The ideal candidate will have prior accommodation management experience in a luxury setting, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with room management systems such

Qualifications

• Experience as Accommodation Manager in a 4-5* property.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with office software.
• Ability to delegate and multitask.
• Experience with room management systems like Hotsoft.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping dept to maintain hotel standards.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure cleanliness.
• Plan staffing and payroll within budget.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate with front office on room availability.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure quality service.
• Ensure health and safety training for staff.
• Recruit housekeeping team members.

Skills

Accommodation management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Office software

Delegation

Housekeeping system

Tools

Hotsoft

Job description

Accommodation Manager (No Agency Assistance req'd)

Whites of Wexford

Location: On site / Wexford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
Salary: Negotiable salary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate Accommodation Manager at Whites of Wexford. The successful candidate will manage the accommodation team and will ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.

Main Functions:

• Manage all functions of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all rooms and public areas. Ensure our standards of cleanliness in all areas of the property
• Conducts Audits on a regular basis to ensure that department meets hotel standards.
• Run the housekeeping operation efficiently with appropriate planning and strong organisational skills.
• Ensures that general cleaning plans are in place and functioning.
• Maintains care and control of equipment, supplies and guest inventory and replenishes them as necessary in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; make arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
• Ensure that staff uniform and grooming standards are always adhered to.
• Prepares rosters according to business demands to ensure an adequate team is on duty and ensure payroll budgets are being met.
• Prepares and authorises department payroll ensuring that it is accurate and appropriate to budgeted revenue on a weekly and monthly basis.
• To ensure the dry-cleaning facilities for guests/staff is appropriately functioning.
• Ensure that proper key controls are in effect.
• Is involved in the recruitment of housekeeping team members.
• To work closely with the front office department to ensure clear communication regarding the availability of rooms and guest requests.
• Is involved in the recruitment process.
• To liaise and control all outside contractors and services to ensure they are providing a high quality service.
• Establishes goals and objectives for the department that are in line with overall property goals.
• Ensures that all team members are trained in relevant health and safety processes. Risk Analysis is carried out for all jobs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Accommodation Manager experience in a similar 4-5* property managing a large team of housekeeping employees.
• High level of attention to detail and standards of cleanliness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with general office PC applications
• Ability to delegate and multitask
• Working knowledge of Hotsoft or similar rooms system

In return we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Complimentary gym and pool membership.
• Discounted golf and health club rates for friends and family members.
• Career Development and Training
• Discounted Spa treatments