Housekeeping Supervisor

Highgate; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Providence, located in Providence, RI, is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead daily housekeeping operations and support the Housekeeping Manager in its absence.

You will inspect Room Attendants, ensure VIP rooms readiness, manage daily assignments, and coordinate with Front Office and Engineering to maintain room quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; related coursework helpful.
• 2–3 years of progressive hotel or related experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Room Attendant’s work performance daily to meet standards.
• Oversee VIP room inspections and report availability.
• Oversee the end-of-day floor closings and cart restocking.
• Maintain records of daily assignments and submit on time.
• Maintain key control and Lost and Found handling.
• Monitor cleanliness of carts, linen closets, and hallways.
• Assign daily duties to Room Attendants and House Attendants.
• Carry pager/radio to stay in touch with Front Office/Engineering.
• Report progress of out-of-order rooms to Guest Services Manager.
• Coordinate with Engineering on maintenance work orders; follow through until completion.
• Assist with training of housekeeping staff; may clean rooms as needed.
• Ensure completion of biannual housekeeping projects and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Team coordination

Stand for long shifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Located in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, the 294-room Graduate Providence is a landmark hotel with an illustrious past. Designed by the celebrated firm Warren and Wetmore, the architects behind New York City’s Grand Central Station, the hotel debuted to widespread acclaim in 1922 and quickly became the tourist and social center of Providence. Today, deeply woven within the city’s fabric and culture and beloved by generations of guests, the Graduate Providence is an authentic Providence tradition. The Graduate Providence is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.

Overview

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for administering and coordinating housekeeping functions in assigned sections, as well as assuming all Housekeeping Manager functions in his/her absence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Room Attendant’s work performance within assigned section on a daily basis to ensure the standards and productivity levels are being met and maintained.
• In the absence of the Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Housekeeping Manager, inspect all V.I.P. rooms and report their availability to the Front Office, according to hotel standards.
• Oversee the closing of the floors at the end of the day, ensuring the Room Attendants’ carts are clean and restocked.
• Ensure records of daily assignments are completed, signed off and turned into the Housekeeping Office on time.
• Maintain key control.
• Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
• Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of Room Attendants’ carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways and landings.
• Oversee the daily assignment of duties, ensuring Room Attendants and House Attendants carry a work assignment.
• Carry an active pager/radio to maintain contact with the Front Office and/or Engineering throughout the shift.
• Report on progress of all out-of-order rooms under the Housekeeping Department's supervision to the Guest Services Manager, according to standards.
• Initiate work orders for repairs and maintenance and forward to Engineering. Follow through on each work order until completed.
• Assist with training of Housekeeping staff.
• May be required to clean rooms as business needs dictate.
• Ensure completion of cleaning projects on a biannual basis.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College course work in related field helpful.
• At least two to three years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.