Housekeeping Manager | Outlook Inn

Columbia Hospitality; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Discounted lodging

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a housekeeping manager to oversee day-to-day operations at Outlook Inn on Orcas Island. You will enforce policies, manage budgets, train staff, and insure safety and quality across guestrooms and public areas.

The role requires 3+ years of housekeeping leadership experience in hospitality, strong communication, and solid Microsoft Office skills. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in housekeeping management in hospitality.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; contract and report writing.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and enforce policies.
• Develop procedures to meet standards and goals.
• Inspect guestrooms and front/back areas daily.
• Manage department budget and monitor costs.
• Lead and develop staff; coach and evaluate performance.
• Maintain safety standards and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Time management

Budget management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Let's start off with the most important part-what's in it for you:

The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 DOE
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• \"Columbia Cares\" Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you

People never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou's famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like

Your Impact

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures (e.g. key control, lost and found).
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all housekeeping activities and services meet or exceed the established standards and goals.
• Conducts daily inspections of serviced guestrooms, front of house areas, storage rooms and relevant back of the house areas.
• Manages the departmental budget. Monitors revenue, expenses and labor costs.
• Reports all unsafe conditions immediately. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and functioning. Ensures all equipment is used only as intended.
• Establishes and maintains department equipment and supply inventory levels appropriate to property requirements.
• Advises guests, clients and team members on housekeeping matters.
• Participates in the property's Manager on Duty program as needed.
• Selects, supervises trains, develops, schedules, disciplines, and counsels staff. Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
• Provides timely formal assessment of individual team members in alignment with the performance review policy and procedures.
• Maintains all safety standards and trains all staff on safety procedures. Actively participates in the established safety committee.
• Conducts training on job standards and areas of responsibility as needed.

What You Bring

• 3+ years' experience in a housekeeping management role at an inn, hotel, resort or equivalent
• Working knowledge of all applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write contracts, reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, guests or the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all applicable units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to create a team environment within and across departments.
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, forecasting and analysis of financial statements.
• Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling and relationship-building.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you'll work

'The Gem of The San Juan Islands', Outlook Inn has a rich and colorful history on Orcas Island, dating back to 1888. At Outlook Inn, guests are well cared for by a loyal team of islanders, made up of the most passionate, creative, hard-working people working in the hospitality industry today. Guests enjoy the finest dining experience on the island at the wonderful New Leaf Café where they make any event truly memorable, including weddings and special occasions.

The Fine Print

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.