Assistant Manager - Housekeeping

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Chennai seeks an Entry level management professional to support day-to-day activities in Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and Laundry. You will work with staff to clean and maintain guestrooms and public spaces, supervise inspections, and ensure guest and employee satisfaction while managing the operating budget.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED (or a 2-year hospitality degree) and have 1 year of housekeeping experience, or a 2-year degree with no

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of housekeeping experience.
• Alternative: 2-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage housekeeping operations and budgets with OSHA compliance awareness.
• Coordinate with Engineering for guest room maintenance and supply inventories.
• Supervise inspections of guestrooms and public spaces for quality.
• Ensure guest room status is communicated to Front Desk promptly.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related major

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number

26120874

Job Category

Housekeeping & Laundry

Location

154 Velachery Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600042 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Management

Job Summary

Entry level management position that focuses on supporting the day-to-day activities in Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and Laundry, if applicable. Position works with employees to clean and maintain guestrooms and public space. Completes inspections and holds people accountable for corrective action. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Housekeeping Operations and Budgets

• Ensures knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations are up to date.
• Oversees all lost and found procedures.
• Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.
• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.
• Ensures guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner.
• Works effectively with the Engineering department on guest room maintenance needs.
• Understands and complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
• Assists in supervising an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.
• Manages linen inventory and guest supplies and assists in the ordering of supplies as necessary.
• Supervises Housekeeping and all related areas in the absence of the Director of Services or Housekeeping Manager.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals; continuously strives to improve service performance.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Handles guest problems and complaints seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
• Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.