EVS Shift Lead — Hospitality Cleanliness & Safety

Wind Creek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Shift differential pay

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality in Chicago, IL seeks an EVS Shift Manager to oversee facility cleanliness, safety, and back-of-house operations. You will manage supervisors, plan deep-clean projects, and mentor a team to meet quarterly goals.

The role requires supervisory or management experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A non-gaming badge and Illinois Gaming Board compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or Related Field AND two (2) years Supervisory experience required.
• OR Four (4) years’ experience in a Management position required.
• OR Three (3) years’ experience in a Supervisory position with Wind Creek Hospitality required.
• Two (2) years of supervisor experience at a commercial entertainment venue, hotel or resort, or a 24x7 business that never closes required.
• Record of success in meeting objectives through directing the work of subordinates.
• Must participate in computer basics training course within one (1) year.
• Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition.
• Must obtain certification in lift training annually.
• Must have knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing and able to work in the presence of solvents and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to climb a ladder to perform overhead work.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver a backpack vacuum of twenty-five (25) pounds up to two (2) hours.
• Must be able to push or pull or maneuver a minimum of five (5) to sixty (60) pounds to assigned areas.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills required (skills test may be administered).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for entire shift.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment – phones, computers, etc.
• Must have a valid and current State Driver’s License and an insurable driving record for purposes of driving company vehicles as required.
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or requiredWilling and able to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment.
• Must have a non-gaming badge (or the ability to obtain and maintain a badge) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position

Responsibilities

• Models, promotes, monitors and assures Guest safety throughout interior of Property
• Models, promotes, monitors and assures workplace safety throughout department
• Manages supervisors with administrative direction and control to maintain cleanliness, reliability, functionality, and efficiency of property’s interiors, both back, and front of house (except hotel rooms and kitchens)
• Performs daily property inspections to ensure expectations are being met
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all special projects performed with in-house forces, including deep cleaning, high dusting, carpet and upholstery cleaning
• Actively coaches, mentors and develops team members (including EVS Supervisors)
• Inventories and orders departmental supplies
• Creates work schedules and conducts timekeeping
• Acts as “Manager on duty” in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper
• Keeps staff informed of all pertinent information
• Produces and maintains operational focus of department on quarterly objectives
• Remains informed of continuously changing body of knowledge of EVS practices, methods, concerns for safety and trends of the industry.
• Performs physical motions during standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Management experience

Guest service

Safety awareness

Written and verbal communication

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Lift training certification

Illinois Gaming Board badge eligibility

Job description

Wind Creek Hospitality in Chicago, IL seeks an EVS Shift Manager to oversee facility cleanliness, safety, and back-of-house operations. You will manage supervisors, plan deep-clean projects, and mentor a team to meet quarterly goals.

The role requires supervisory or management experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A non-gaming badge and Illinois Gaming Board compliance are required.