Housekeeping Manager

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company M"

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M"

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term

Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee housekeeping and laundry operations onsite, supervising 10-20 staff to meet quality and service goals. The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, expense control, and adherence to Sonesta standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 5 years in housekeeping and a minimum of 1 year in supervision, fluent English, and strong organizational and training skills. On-site work with flexible hours is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 5 years housekeeping, including at least 1 year supervisory experience.
• Experience in the extended stay industry preferred.
• Fluent English reading and writing; other languages beneficial.
• Ability to perform basic math for budgeting, percentages and variances.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sonesta Service; uphold G.U.E.S.T. standards; ensure amenities and cleanliness.
• Ensure staff are trained and have supplies/equipment to perform duties.
• Lead delivery of clean rooms meeting brand standards.
• Partner with Operations Manager to monitor performance and HR actions.
• Recruit, develop, and manage housekeeping staff.
• Inspect suites/public areas for cleanliness and repairs; retrain as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on laundry equipment and operations.
• Maintain linen and supply par levels; manage security of lost and found items.
• Promote teamwork and quality service across shifts and management levels.
• Enforce standards; act as Manager on Duty as required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety laws; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Training abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're Sonesta International Hotels.

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.

Together We Thrive

bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The Housekeeping Manager (HM) works with the Operations Manager to supervise the housekeeping and laundry operation to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives. This is the onsite lead supervisory job in the housekeeping department. The Housekeeping Manager typically supervises a small number of housekeeping and laundry employees with a limited range of facilities. The Housekeeping Manager may supervise or provide leadership to 10-20 housekeeping department workers. This position will perform cleaning duties to all areas of the hotel. In addition to keeping the entire hotel clean, the Housekeeping Manager is responsible for maintaining a neat and organized housekeeping and laundry area and is responsible for the security of the hotel linen and supplies inventory. The Housekeeping Manager's focus on guest and associate satisfaction, expense control and product quality and will lead to their contribution to the overall goals of the hotel.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel. Create processes and procedures to ensure the hotel is properly supplied with all guest amenities, are meeting guest expectations, and the hotel is properly maintained and clean.
• Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the supplies and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of clean rooms for occupancy that meet the brand's time, product and placement standards.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to monitor performance and make recommendations for disciplinary and other human resources-related actions.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to recruit, develop, and manage the Housekeeping staff.
• Inspect all assigned suites and public areas to ensure furnishings, guest suites, equipment, linens, and public areas are clean and in good repair to meet guest and owner expectations. Advise employees of deficiencies and instruct on corrective action. Provide adequate retraining as needed.
• Routinely perform all housekeeping duties necessary including making beds, and vacuuming and cleaning guest suites to ensure guest satisfaction and owner expectations.
• Partner with the Maintenance Manager to operate the proper use and cleaning of all commercial laundry equipment and management of the laundry operation of the hotel.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to inventory and maintain par levels for linen and supplies.
• Maintain procedures for security of lost and found items.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
• Enforce hotel standards, policies, and procedures are in place within the housekeeping department.
• Act as "Manager on duty" as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, and safety services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus five years housekeeping experience including a minimum of one year of supervisory training/experience.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Reading and writing abilities are required in order to communicate effectively with guests and co-workers, complete written documented tasks, order supplies, receive instructions and read equipment manuals and safety information.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and crawling.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident 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.