Housekeeping Manager

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401k

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 匹

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Di

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation seeks a Housekeeping Manager to lead the housekeeping team, uphold Sonesta’s culture of caring, and drive guest satisfaction with safe, clean environments across the property.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage staffing and budgets, and collaborate across departments to achieve productivity goals while maintaining high standards for cleanliness and service.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are important for the role.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills with hospitality industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations to maintain quality and standards for guests and staff.
• Ensure cleaning and servicing of rooms and spaces per Sonesta standards, including inspections.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment with cost-control measures.
• Compile and report accurate guest room status to front office.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily cross-department communication.
• Ensure adherence to Sonesta safety and sanitation standards; respond to guest complaints.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as required and handle emergencies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Supervisory and leadership

Hospitality knowledge

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What this role is all about

The Housekeeping Manager sets the tone for Sonesta’s Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external) and achievement-oriented leaders. The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Housekeeping Department. The role’s primary responsibilities are to ensure all guests receive quality service and a clean & safe environment throughout their stay. In this role, the Housekeeping Manager is expected to promote and implement property-wide strategies that will increase guest satisfaction, reduce employee turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, meet and exceed productivity goals.

What you’ll be doing

Operational/Functional:

• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure the quality and standards are meeting the expectations of the guests and employees.
• Ensure cleaning and servicing of rooms and housekeeping areas according to established Sonesta standards including walk throughs and inspections of housekeeping space and public areas.
• Establish and maintain inventory of supplies and operating equipment including cost control measures.
• Compile and report accurate status of guest rooms to front office.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to.
• Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed.
• Serve as “Manager on Duty” as required and respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.

Strategy and Planning:

• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecast and adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.
• Conduct inventories of linen, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Analyze guest satisfaction data to develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction and cleanliness scores.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

Financial Management:

• Assist the Executive Housekeeper in the development of the department’s annual budget.
• Monitor performance against plan in revenues, labor costs & expenses.
• Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes which support the overall objectives of the hotel.

Managing your Team:

• Ensure all staff is properly trained on systems, hotel policies, service standards and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Assist in hiring, training and promotion of all housekeeping employees.
• Attract, retain, and motivate your team to uphold company standards and practices.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with staff and review all information pertinent to the day’s business.
• Monitor, measure, and recognize performance of employees.
• Assist in the annual performance evaluations.
• Coach team by providing specific feedback to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Handle employee issues in a professional and timely manner.

Leading with Passion:

• Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate office.
• Motivate employees to perform to their highest standard and establish a trusting environment to enrich the culture.
• Focus on the mission and well-being of the departments, hotel and company.
• Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.
• Inspire your team to embrace and demonstrate Sonesta’s core values and the guest service standards.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of hotel and hospitality industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

The person in this role works mostly in a service environment, with some office time reserved for administrative tasks.

Physical Demands

The person in this role may be exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently. The person in this role may be carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and /or pulling approximately 200lbs. The person in this role will be frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling and moving about the hotel.

Expected Hours of Work

Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays. Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights). Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

High school graduate, some college or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor. Experience in a hotel or a hospitality-related field preferred.

$68k to $72k Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/ overall experience. This position is eligible for a bonus plan.

How we reward you

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.