Executive Housekeeper

Raines Co; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K

Generous PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Raines Co. in Florence, SC seeks an Executive Housekeeper to oversee the hotel's overall cleanliness and guest experience. You will lead housekeeping staff, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with brand standards across guest rooms and public areas.

In this role you will coordinate with Engineering and safety programs, train staff on chemicals and HazMat procedures, and drive continuous improvement to keep the property at the highest standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in hotels or related fields.
• Prior Executive Housekeeper experience.
• Experience leading teams in all areas of housekeeping.
• Experience with brand standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications.
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Housekeeping staff, coaching, counseling and motivating the team to maintain morale and performance.
• Plans work schedules and daily assignments according to occupancy and labor standards.
• Manages department finances, budget development and reporting; monitors productivity.
• Inspects room quality and facilities to ensure service standards are met.
• Submits recommendations for repairs and space utilization; coordinates with Engineering on Work Orders.
• Maintains supplies and inventory; ensures proper chemical usage and HazMat compliance.
• Ensures proper lost-and-found procedures and use of company-wide tools and systems.

Skills

Hotel housekeeping leadership

Brand standards

Team leadership

Microsoft 365

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

The Executive Housekeeper has a keen eye for detail and an unwavering desire for ensuring the cleanliness of a hotel. Your passion for service excellence drives your enthusiasm for the housekeeping department every day. You will supervise and direct all of the activities of the housekeeping department (including laundry) in such a manner as to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and appearance in the public areas and guestrooms. You realize the importance of taking care of your team members serving in this important department. Making sure that proving the guests with a clean and welcoming home away from home is your team's priority. The Housekeeping department is the "Heart" of the hotel.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Position Summary

The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the entire hotel.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs the Housekeeping staff, by coaching, counseling, providing guidance and correcting work, while motivating team to improve and maintain positive morale
• Establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping staff. Plans work schedules and daily assignments to ensure adequate service, according to labor standards and occupancy
• Establish & maintaining finances of department, to include cost per occupied room under budget guidelines; budget development and monitoring; maintain productivity and labor cost. Prepare reports as necessary
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of establishment (room quality, cleanliness, facilities) to include VIP rooms, ensuring service standards are met
• Submits recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space; follow up on Work Orders submitted to Engineering department.
• Enforces standard procedures for the acceptance, security and return of guest lost and found items
• Use company-wide tools, systems and applications without exception
• Establishes and maintains adequate supplies for efficient operation of department; conducts inventories of linen, supplies and equipment on a monthly basis, ordering and receiving supplies so as to maintain adequate inventory levels
• Ensures 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 property’s HazMat program
• Evaluates condition of furniture, fixtures, decor, etc. Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of rehab projects.

Experience and Education

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in hotels or related fields
• Prior Executive Housekeeper experience
• Experience leading teams in all areas of housekeeping
• Experience with brand standards
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.