Director of Housekeeping

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Hudson Acres (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to supervise all housekeeping activities for a hotel, ensuring the highest cleanliness standards and guest satisfaction.

The role reports to the Director of Operations; you will hire, train, and evaluate staff, plan workloads, monitor budgets, and coordinate with other departments to maintain safety and quality. Two years of executive housekeeping experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years executive housekeeping experience (required).
• Ability to supervise and direct housekeeping staff.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Provide clear direction in assigning and instructing housekeeping and laundry staff.
• Plan, organize, and monitor staff activities to ensure QA standards and continuous inspection of guest rooms and public spaces.
• Manage finances including budget and inventory controls; analyze data and compile reports for forecasts and budgets.
• Distribute workload to maximize production with minimum labor costs and adjust staffing as needed.
• Ensure proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies; train staff on labeling and safety.
• Plan staff meetings and coordinate with other departments; evaluate furniture and rehab needs.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; maintain attendance and be available regularly.

Skills

Executive Housekeeping

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Provides supervision and direction for all Housekeeping activities of the hotel to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and guest satisfaction are maintained.

REPORTS TO

Director of Operations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.

1. Provide clear direction in assigning and instructing housekeeping and laundry staff in details of work.
2. Plan, organize, and monitor staff activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards set by hotel, which requires continuous visual inspection of guest rooms and public space areas including restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, etc.
3. Manage finances of housekeeping and laundry operations including budget and inventory controls. Analyze data and compile reports on expenditures, wages, labor, supplies etc. in relation to hotel financial forecasts and budget. Establish and maintain adequate supplies for efficient operation of
4. Distribute and delegate work load to guarantee maximum production and guest satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and monitor house count and make staffing adjustments accordingly.
5. Ensure proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies by monitoring usage, providing complete training for employees and ensuring proper labeling of hazardous supplies in accordance with hotel hazard communication program.
6. Plan and conduct staff meetings. Attend various other related meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information.
7. Evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, decor, etc. Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of rehab projects.
8. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
9. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
10. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Knowledge of basic sanitation requirements/controls and applications of relevant chemicals. Knowledge of policies applicable to housekeeping, especially those relating to safety and security of guest and hotel property. Basic mathematical skills to prepare moderately complex calculations for financial reporting. Supervisory skills to manage entire housekeeping operation. Ability to deal effectively with employees, vendors, contractors. Ability to coordinate and cooperate with other departments regarding housekeeping services/activities. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and move continuously to inspect rooms on all floors of the hotel. Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate's supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an "at will" associate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Peer Recognition - Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

• 2 years: Executive Housekeeping experience (required)

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