Assistant Director of Housekeeping

The Long Bay Resort; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical and Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Pay

Employee Assistance Program

David L. Brittain Scholarship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Resort Accommodations Discount

And more!

Job summary

Brittain Resorts & Hotels in Myrtle Beach is seeking an Assistant Director of Housekeeping to oversee the cleanliness and operation of the resort's housekeeping department, reporting to the Director of Housekeeping. You will plan, organize, and develop the department, hire and train staff, manage budgets and inventory, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

This role requires leadership and a commitment to exceptional guest service, with weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a housekeeping supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing a team of 50+ housekeeping employees.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs, adapt to business demands, and multitask.
• Proficiency with general office PC applications.
• Strong communication with all levels of staff and guests.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and conduct are maintained throughout the resort at all times
• Recruiting, training, coaching, onboarding, and counseling housekeeping team members, following company, state, and federal regulations
• Managing finances of housekeeping operations, including budget and inventory controls, etc. in relation to the budget
• Plan, organize, and monitor all aspects of the Department while working closely and supporting the Director of Housekeeping
• Assists with performing reviews of the department, purchasing, reordering, and maintaining supplies/inventory
• Evaluates and reports maintenance issues relating to the condition of furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Service metrics responsibility related to areas of control (i.e. – guest service scores and TripAdvisor)
• Delegate duties and projects with consistent follow-up
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Promptly resolves any guest complaints or issues, records, stores, and disposes of all lost and found articles (items left in guestrooms)
• Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Resort Manager or General Manager
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within the housekeeping department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Housekeeping supervision

Staff scheduling

Team development

Budget and inventory controls

Safety knowledge OSHA

Tools

Room management systems

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Director of Housekeeping acts as the initial support person to the Director of Housekeeping by overseeing and ensuring the cleanliness of the property in accordance with the Department of Health, Hotel and Company Standards. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and developing the overall operations of the housekeeping department. Follows all policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of the operation. Ensures the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained at all times, through prompt and courteous service. Responsible for staffing, scheduling, training and developing hourly team members.

Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Housekeeping responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and conduct are maintained throughout the resort at all times


• Recruiting, training, coaching, onboarding, and counseling housekeeping team members, following company, state, and federal regulations


• Managing finances of housekeeping operations, including budget and inventory controls, etc. in relation to the budget


• Expected to plan, organize, and monitor all aspects of the Department while working closely and supporting the Director of Housekeeping


• Assists with performing reviews of the department, purchasing, reordering, and maintaining supplies/inventory


• Evaluates and reports maintenance issues relating to the condition of furniture, fixtures, and equipment


• Service metrics responsibility related to areas of control (i.e. – guest service scores and TripAdvisor)


• Delegate duties and projects with consistent follow-up


• Maintain clean and organized work area


• Promptly resolves any guest complaints or issues, records, stores, and disposes of all lost and found articles (items left in guestrooms)


• Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Resort Manager or General Manager


• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within the housekeeping department


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality business, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the resort, including weekends and holidays


• 5+ years experience in a housekeeping supervisory or management


• Previous experience managing a team of 50+ housekeeping employees through motivation, coaching and development


• Ability to anticipate customer needs, change goals/direction quickly and multitask


• Working knowledge of room management systems


• Proven comfort and experience to interact effectively with all levels of management, guests, associates, and homeowners, both inside and outside of the organization


• Activator/self-motivated to accomplish goals, with a strong sense of responsibility


• Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, databases)


• Passion for providing exceptional service to guests and team members


• Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication, and attention to detail


• Teamwork and collaboration


• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, coworkers and supervisors

What can you look forward to?

All team members enjoy WEEKLY PAY!

Qualifying team members may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental insurance


• Supplemental insurance plans (ex. Vision, Life, etc…)


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Bereavement Leave


• Jury Duty Pay


• Employee Assistance Program


• David L. Brittain Scholarship Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Resort Accommodations Discount


• And more!

Who are we?

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A WORKPLACE…

We love what we do! Joining our team means being a part of a flourishing, culturally diverse, and dynamic group of people focused on creating lasting memories. This is a place where friendships blossom and careers soar. As a company, we continue to grow and we hope you will grow with us.

Brittain Resorts & Hotels has been setting the standard for legendary guest satisfaction, property management, and marketing since its roots began in 1943 at the historic Chesterfield Inn in Myrtle Beach, S.C. From the beginning, the Brittain family worked as a team, doing everything from making beds to washing dishes on a busy weekend, creating an environment where integrity and trust are paramount even today. With decades of experience in the hospitality industry, we have fostered a set of core values that guide associate development on a personal and professional level.

Today, Brittain Resorts & Hotels manages a portfolio of over 4,000 rooms across 30+ hotels and resorts, along with 45+ restaurants and bars throughout the United States.

We believe that great service starts with great people. Our dedicated team of talented individuals continuously pushes the boundaries to provide exceptional guest experiences. At BRH, we recognize that our associates are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their success. Whether you’re looking to launch your career or take the next step, we offer rewarding opportunities for growth and advancement in the hospitality and tourism industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify.