Assistant Executive Housekeeper (Hilton Singapore Orchard)

Hilton; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Executive Housekeeper. You will assist in daily operations of the Housekeeping department, supervise the team on guest floors, and ensure high cleaning standards and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 3 years of supervisory experience or 1 year as a Housekeeper and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering an exceptional work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years as a Housekeeping Supervisor or 1 year as a Housekeeper.
• Strong training, leadership and people management skills.
• Good knowledge of housekeeping operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Housekeeper in daily operations.
• Supervise Housekeeping team on guest floors and public areas.
• Ensure team meets guest satisfaction targets.

Skills

Customer focus

Leadership

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

Position Statement

An Assistant Executive Housekeeper will assist the Executive Housekeeper in the operation of the Housekeeping department and stand in as the Executive Housekeeper in his/ her absence.

What will I be doing?

• Assist the Executive Housekeeper to establish department policies, directing activities of Housekeeping’s daily operation to maintain and improve high cleaning standards of guestrooms and public areas as well as courteous service to guests.
• Supervise department trainings, methods and procedures for development of team members.
• Supervise Housekeeping team on guest floors and public areas including laundry operation.
• Draw up a work schedule for team members based on the hotel business’ needs.
• Evaluate the daily performance of the assigned team members during operation.
• Ensure Housekeeping team members maintain a guest satisfaction targets according to the guidelines by delivering bespoke service to guests.
• Regularly inspect vacant and occupied guestrooms, guest floor areas, back of house to ensure cleaning standards are maintain, and align with Hilton Brand standard.
• Drive daily briefings with Housekeepers and Housekeeping Supervisors, Housekeeping Attendants informing them about guest comment via guest feedback channels, daily VIP arrivals, special assignments and guests’ complaints etc.
• Assist the Executive Housekeeper to hold regular housekeeping communication meetings to discuss team members’ feedback rectify errors for improvement, communicate all special instructions and happenings within the hotel as well as to hold daily morning briefings.
• Attend related meetings to exchange ideas for constructive improvement of hotel operation and keep subordinates informed of any Management’s decision in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Maintain effective communication with Engineering for repairing and maintaining of guest rooms, public areas, back of the house and ensure the areas are in good condition at all times.
• Consult with Front Office regarding room blocking for special repairing, preventive maintenance or deep cleaning and return it to inventory for sale without delay.
• Manage and investigate all complaints regarding housekeeping related and put forward relevant solutions.
• Understand basic knowledge of hotel operating systems, to be able to perform daily tasks, assist guest inquiries and able to offer a first problem resolution to the guest.
• Assist the Executive Housekeeper and work together on annual housekeeping budgets.
• Make sure all purchased items optimize department expense and meet hotel budget.
• Responsible for all supplies and stock replenishments.

What are we looking for?

• 3 years as a Housekeeping Supervisor or 1 year as a Housekeeper
• Responsive and customer focused.
• Able to derive excellence as well as the routine work.
• Communicate effectively and clearly.
• Good listener and considerate to the concerns of others.
• Strong training, leadership and people management skills.
• Guest oriented and able to confidently build and exceed service standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and possess an attention to details.
• Good knowledge of housekeeping areas such as guest floor area and public area operation basics.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations

Hilton Singapore Orchard

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Housekeeping and Laundry