Housekeeping Supervisor

Sage Restaurant Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with 401(k)

HSA & FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Shinola Detroit is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead the housekeeping team, promote safety, and deliver quality service for guests. This role reports to hotel management and ensures assets are protected while keeping expenses in check.

Key duties include supervising staff, inspecting guest rooms and public areas, coordinating supplies, and addressing guest concerns to sustain high satisfaction. Strong supervisory experience in hospitality is required.

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of Housekeeping and the hotel's services, policies and operations.
• Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Requires supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the housekeeping staff; provide open communication, training, coaching and counseling and performance feedback.
• Supervise and inspect cleaning of guest rooms, turndown service, public areas and back of the house; ensure compliance with SOPs and sanitation standards.
• Assign tasks to staff and manage special requests to ensure smooth operations.
• Distribute supplies to staff at shift start to control inventory and expenses.
• Respond to guest requests and issues to maintain satisfaction and log items in Lost and Found.
• Implement emergency training and procedures to protect hotel assets and guests.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Housekeeping knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Shinola Hotel is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to create timeless memories and quality experiences for guests and associates alike.

The world’s first Shinola Hotel is Detroit’s new living room. What started as a watch company has transformed into a luxury brand that creates a lasting impact on visitors and locals alike, with products and services uniquely their own. Born in Detroit, the Shinola team has an unwavering commitment to build upon the city’s history and create thoughtfully designed spaces and experiences. Come join the team at Shinola Detroit and experience the artful hospitality this boutique hotel has to offer.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Supervise the operations of the housekeeping staff promoting a safe environment and quality service to achieve maximum guest satisfaction, protection of assets and minimal expenses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the housekeeping staff; providing open communication, training, coaching and counseling and provide performance feedback to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Supervise and inspect the cleaning of the guest rooms, turndown service, public areas and back of the house; ensure compliance with accident/loss prevention programs, SOPs and health/sanitation standards and regulations to achieve a high level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
• Issue assignments to staff reviewing special requests and areas of concentration to ensure a smooth flow of the housekeeping operation.
• Issue supplies/goods to staff at beginning of shift in order to control inventory and ensure proper supplies are available while controlling expenses.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction. Log items into the Lost and Found and answer inquiries to maintain controls and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Implement emergency training and procedures to ensure appropriate protection of the hotel, guest, staff and company assets.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires working knowledge of Housekeeping and the hotel's services, policies and operations. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Requires supervisory skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. of linen, supplies, furniture. Pushing up to 50 lbs., pushing housekeeping cart and vacuum cleaner.
• Pulling up to 50 lbs., pulling housekeeping cart and vacuum cleaner.
• Carrying up to 35 lbs. of supplies.
• Ability to communicate information and hotel services to management and guests.
• Ability to inspect guest rooms, public areas, and back of house, and review reports.
• Ability to communicate with guests, on a telephone, and on a two-way radio with associates.
• Ability to interpret reports.
• Bending -picking up supplies, cleaning guests rooms, turndown service, trash removal.
• Occasional kneeling required.
• Mobility -continuous movement throughout hotel. Continuous standing -90% of shift. Climbing stairs, approximately 100 steps 3% of 8 hours. Ladders -approximately 3 feet, 2% of 8 hour shift.
• No driving required.

Environment

Prolonged strenuous physical activity in indoor climate-controlled environment. Excessive heat and humidity in laundry. Inside 95% of shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Package including: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan Options: eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) and/or Roth program with employer matching.
• Medical Savings/Spending Plans: Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer Covered Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental options.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

ID: 2026-33040

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: Shinola Detroit

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Housekeeping & Laundry

Address: 1400 Woodward Ave

City: Detroit

State: Michigan

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability