Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Four Seasons; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai seeks a proactive Housekeeping Supervisor to support the Department Head in managing a skilled team and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will lead by example, conduct floor and room inspections, and ensure standards across rooms division in a luxury hotel environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in 5-star hotels, supervisory experience in Rooms, strong English, and the ability to coach staff.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in a 5-star hotel or resort.
• Supervisory experience in Rooms Division.
• Excellent English, math and psychometric abilities.
• Technical education in Hospitality management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily floor and room inspections per hotel standards.
• Coordinate work of third-party service providers.
• Address guest concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist in budgeting and resource planning for the department.
• Represent the Department Head in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Guest service

Team supervision

Education

Hospitality management certificate

Hospitality degree (preferred)

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

Job Description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

In the heart of Worli - the business hub of India’s largest city and close to the entertainment and commercial district of Lower Parel, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is a chic urban oasis with an intimate, boutique atmosphere. The brand's first hotel in India, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai echoes 'Powerhouse Luxury' in the city that never sleeps.Known for unparalleled food & beverage options such as those at AER Mumbai, an award-winning rooftop bar, as well as San:Qi, a city-favourite pan-Asian restaurant with wine bar, private dining rooms, four open-style kitchens overseen by master craftsmen and an extensive menu offering Indian, Chinese, Thai and Japanese delicacies.

Purpose

Assists the Department Head in managing and supervising the Housekeeping & Laundry department.

Special Requirements

• Has 3 - 4 years of relevant experience in 5 star hotels or resorts.
• Has held supervisory position in the Rooms Division
• Possesses aptitude, management skills and upward mobility
• Possesses excellent English, math and psychometric abilities
• Technical education in Hospitality management is preferred
• Proficiency in Property Management System is preferred

Major Responsibilities

General

• Assists the Department Head in motivating and developing a skilled team, leads by example and instills a culture of continuous learning and improvement among employees; actively participates in Employee Relations activities and programmes
• Is actively involved in identifying and assessing the needs of employees and helps in the career development of every employee through effective coaching, training and by instilling company values; is concerned for employees' continuous development and personal growth
• Ensures the department is kept in an organized manner in accordance with company philosophy and policies, maximizing efficiency and productivity and achieving established goals; promotes harmony between all departments
• Displays warmth, care and genuine enthusiasm when dealing with guests and internal customers; lives the Golden Rule
• Demonstrates standards awareness, by setting example for standards execution, standards testing and implementing action plans to achieve established product and service goals
• Assists the Department Head in preparing annual plans, forecasts and managing expenses to meet departmental budgetary goals
• Represents the Department Head in his/her absence

Departmental

• Conducts daily floor and room inspections as well as occasional hygiene and sanitation reviews in accordance with hotel standards
• Takes proactive measures to prevent damage to and extend the life of hotel assets and operating equipment under supervision. Possesses a high degree of product knowledge and relevant technical skills
• Coordinates the work of and supervises third party service providers
• Takes initiative and ownership of guest concerns and requests and acts decisively to ensure guest satisfaction when glitches occur; exceeds expectations
• Promotes the maintenance of guest preference records (Guest History) and the creation of individual Housekeeping experiences
• Anticipates guest needs and takes ownership of guest concerns and requests; acts decisively to ensure guest satisfaction
• Ensures the safe handling of all equipment and machinery by the department's employees; rectifies any defects without delay

Specific Responsibilities And Tasks

General

• Maintains an organized administration of departmental and personnel records, including rostering and leave planning
• Ensures employees adhere to the code of conduct and grooming & hygiene standards as specified in the employee handbook
• Conducts daily briefing and monthly departmental meeting (in the absence of the Department Head) and participates in meetings when invited
• Provides regular and fair performance feedback to employees and immediate supervisor, formally and informally as appropriate
• Is seen as a hands-on leader, assists employees in crunch times; Walks the talk
• Proposes personal goals and objectives based on self analysis of strengths and weaknesses; achieves agreed goals
• Actively participates in the mentoring program when enrolled
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and ensures tools & equipment are well maintained and in sufficient supply and takes appropriate action
• Promotes and ensures a safe working environment
• Performs any additional duties as assigned

Departmental

• Is highly sensitive to guest preferences, ensures special service touches are offered when opportunities are presented
• Assists the department head in scheduling and coordinating the preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public areas and equipment
• Ensures sufficient stock of operating supplies

Reports to

Department Head

Appropriate Manual/Policy & Procedure

• Housekeeping Policy and Procedures Manual)
• Blank copy of Annual Management Development Review (MDR) for reference
• Four Seasons Service Culture Standards
• Four Seasons Core Standards

General

• Front & Lobby Areas
• Problem Resolution