Housekeeping Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company匹

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Perks & Discounts

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee the housekeeping department, ensuring clean and safe environments and high guest satisfaction across stays.

The role involves managing scheduling, inventory, budgeting support, and cross-department collaboration while upholding Sonesta safety and sanitation standards. Experience in hospitality leadership is preferred, with a strong focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities with team motivation.
• Experience in hotel or hospitality operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day housekeeping operations to meet guest expectations and staff standards.
• Ensure cleaning and servicing of rooms and public areas meet Sonesta standards with regular inspections.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment with cost-control measures.
• Report guest room status accurately to front office.
• Promote teamwork across departments and ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Respond to guest complaints and follow up appropriately.
• Act as Manager on Duty as required and handle emergencies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal and customer service

Organization and attention to detail

Analytical and problem solving

Supervisory and leadership

Hospitality industry knowledge

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years housekeeping supervisor experience

Hospitality industry experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

• 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.


• 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.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

• 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.

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.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts


• Hospital Indemnity


• Critical Illness Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.