Assistant Executive Housekeeper

InterContinental Kansas City At The Plaza; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Kansas City At The Plaza seeks a Housekeeping Manager to assist the Executive Housekeeper in ensuring cleanliness and safety for all guests. The position involves training and supervising staff, inspecting areas for compliance with standards, and managing supply inventory.

The ideal candidate will have previous hotel housekeeping management experience and a proven commitment to exceptional customer service.

Flexibility with scheduling and tasks is essential in this role that supports hotel operations 24/7.

Qualifications

• Must have Hotel Housekeeping Manager experience.
• Effective at addressing concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Committed to providing unparalleled customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Housekeeper in managing housekeeping operations.
• Inspect guest rooms and public areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Prepare schedules based on occupancy and assign duties to staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the Executive Housekeeper in overseeing the hotel’s housekeeping department and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all guests. Lead, train, and supervise the housekeeping team while ensuring all housekeeping staff follow the proper safety and sanitation standards for guest rooms and public spaces. Additional tasks include helping oversee the allocation of budget and supplies for the housekeeping department and contributing to the overall satisfaction of hotel guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Assist Executive Housekeeper in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching, and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with DHM core values.
• Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance, and safety.
• Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns.
• Prepare schedules based upon occupancy and assign duties to associates.
• Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
• Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.
• Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
• Comply with DHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E., lost and found, key control, guest room safety).
• Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget.
• Ensure compliance with specific brand standards.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to hotel brand standards.
• Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have Hotel Housekeeping Manager experience.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co‑workers and guests.
• Committed to providing unparalleled customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible enough to manage multiple tasks.
• Works effectively under pressure and with distractions.
• Demonstrates patience when interacting with associates and customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift up to 60 pounds, and reach from 6-72 inches.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, plus color and depth perception.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality