Housekeeping Supervisor

Hospitality management; Village of Islandia (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality management in New York is seeking a skilled supervisor to oversee room attendants, inspections, and staffing to sustain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to train staff while maintaining energy in a fast-paced environment. Compliance with safety rules and licensing is essential, with occasional weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3–5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Attentive and detail oriented.
• Able to maintain high energy in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication; speak well before groups of guests or associates.
• Ability to train others and read/interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the performance of room attendants and general cleaning; correct deficient conditions.
• Inspect guest rooms and areas for cleanliness, maintenance, safety and security; report deviations.
• Review and adjust daily staffing to ensure optimum levels and reassign duties.
• Communicate with Front Office and other departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Monitor usage of guest and cleaning supplies and order replacements as needed.
• Manage administrative functions per established standards; role model guest service program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Staff scheduling

Reading safety rules

Cash handling

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• Supervise the performance of room attendants and general cleaning and take appropriate action
  to correct deficient conditions, behavior, and work practices.
• Inspect guest rooms, guest areas and employee areas and assess compliance with all established
  standards as they relate to cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and security. Report, as directed, any
  observed deviations to established standards.
• Review and adjust staffing daily to ensure optimum staffing levels. Review assignments of
  employees and make adjustments.
• Communicate throughout the day with Front Office and other departments to ensure total guest
  satisfaction.
• Monitor consumption and order replacement of guest and cleaning supplies.
• Manage administrative functions in accordance with established standards.
• Must role model company guest service program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Ability to maintain a high energy level in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
  simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills; ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or associates
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
  instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills; ability to accurately handle cash and process sales transactions.
• Must be able to obtain a New York State Gaming License.

Other:

• Frequent walking and standing for entire length of shift.
• Frequent climbing of stairs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and carrying.
• Use of hands to operate cleaning equipment and complete scrubbing/washing duties.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect cleanliness of rooms and surfaces.
• Weekends, Holidays and swing shift work may be required.

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