Executive Housekeeper

Island Hospitality Management; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Island Hospitality Management in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Executive Housekeeper to oversee the housekeeping department, manage staff, and ensure guest service excellence while maximizing room revenue.

You will supervise inspectors and attendants, prepare schedules, monitor budgets, handle purchasing, and lead HR tasks from recruitment to performance reviews, with a focus on quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls.
• Strong initiative and teamwork.
• Ability to handle problems and work under pressure.
• Excellent guest service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping operations and staff.
• Supervise Room Inspectors, Attendants, Housepersons, and Laundry Attendants.
• Forecast, monitor, and control department budgets and expenses.
• Prepare team member schedules within budgets and forecasts.
• Recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, and training.

Skills

Budgeting

Team leadership

Problem solving

Guest service

Driver's license

Job description

Description

As our Executive Housekeeper, you will be accountable for overseeing the organization, staff, and quality of the operations in the Housekeeping department while providing all guests with quality service and maximizing room revenue.

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Provide basic housekeeping duties including changing the sheets, changing and arranging the towels, restocking toilet supplies, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning, and rearranging the room after guests check out
• Conducting daily room inspections to ensure all rooms are cared for according to brand and Island Hospitality Management's standards
• Supervise, monitor, and follow up on duties of Room Inspectors, Room Attendants, Houseperson and Laundry Attendants engaged in all types of the hotel cleaning operation
• Keep an inventory of department uniforms and supplies and make requisitions when you need to replenish
• Forecast, monitor, and control budget components of the housekeeping department to maximize revenue and minimize expenses
• Ensure that departments achieve or exceed guest's service expectations
• Control all purchases for the department, consistently aware of quality and cost
• Prepare team member schedules in accordance with budgets and business forecasts
• Manage human resources functions including recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge of budget preparation, payroll, and cost spending controls
• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Ability to work well in stressful situations
• Readily available and approachable for all guests while providing excellent guest service
• Valid Driver's License is preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Training:

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Team Member Wellness Program: How We Thank You For All You Bring To The Team

Rewarding Benefits Package:

• Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA plans available!
• Dependent care FSA
• Identity Theft Protection Insurance Commuter benefits including transit & parking
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and Payroll Incentives for Annual Wellness Exams
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Subscriptions including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time
• Family Leave
• 401(k) Retirement plan - IHM Matches 100% up to 3% of your salary and an extra 50% on the next 2% of your salary. 401(k) is fully vested upon the first contribution

Rewarding Hard Work:

• Incentive based bonus program
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand
• Team Member recognition and bonus
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musical movies, and more through Tickets at Work
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.