Assistant Housekeeper

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an entry level management position in Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and Laundry, to support day-to-day operations and guest satisfaction.

You will direct and coordinate staff to clean guestrooms and public spaces, conduct inspections, and help manage the operating budget. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and collaboration with other departments to deliver exceptional service while maintaining standards and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in housekeeping or related professional area.
• 2-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all lost and found procedures.
• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.
• Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.
• Assists in supervising an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.
• Manages payroll administration.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

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

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26073491

Job Category Housekeeping & Laundry

Location No 6 Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, 50470 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 directs and 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; 2 years experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

• 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.
• Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.
• 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.

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.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Supports training initiatives for all current and new employees.
• Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents.
• Communicates performance expectations to Housekeeping employees in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.
• Coaches, counsels and encourages employees.
• Manages payroll administration.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals; continuously strives to improve service performance.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.
• Participates as needed in the interviewing and hiring of Housekeeping employee team members with the appropriate skills.
• Handles employee progressive disciplinary procedures as required.
• Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.
• Supervises the Housekeeping shifts including "breaking out the house."
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.

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.

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.