Housekeeping Supervisor

Hotel Leveque; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Job summary

First Hospitality's Inn on Sheridan is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead and develop the housekeeping team, ensuring cleanliness and guest satisfaction across rooms and public spaces.

The role emphasizes directing Housekeepers, maintaining brand standards, and promoting a safe, productive work environment while training new staff and fostering ideal guest experiences.

Located near Chicago, this full-time opportunity includes DAY 1 benefits and growth options within First Hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary workplace language(s).
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and pivot frequently; lift up to 30 pounds; push/pull up to 150 pounds.
• Experience as a housekeeper or houseman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to Housekeepers and Housemen, ensuring smooth operation.
• Oversee day-to-day housekeeping operations to maintain service and cleanliness standards.
• Inspect guest rooms and public spaces for cleanliness and brand compliance.
• Assist in developing promotional and sales events to improve service.
• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment and train colleagues in safety techniques.
• Orient and train new staff to meet company standards.
• Lead the team to achieve guest satisfaction and department stability.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety techniques

Job description

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

The Housekeeping Supervisor supports training and development of housekeepers and housemen while promoting the cleanliness and productivity goals of the housekeeping department. Responsible for inspecting rooms and public spaces, ensuring availability and accessibility of necessary supplies, and supporting a safe and structured work environment, the Housekeeping Supervisor plays a critical role in overall employee and guest satisfaction.

What you'll be doing...

• Provide direction and support to Housekeepers and Housemen, ensuring the Housekeeping Department is run in a smooth, efficient manner.
• Responsible to oversee the day-to-day operation of the housekeeping department to maintain the standards of service and cleanliness.
• Inspect guest rooms and public spaces to ensure cleanliness, adherence to brand standard, and overall guest satisfaction
• Assists in the development and implementation of innovative promotional and sales events by seeking out creative ways to improve service.
• Helps to ensure a clean and safe working environment, with continual emphasis on promoting employee health and safety.
• Assists in training colleagues in proper safety techniques.
• Responsible for the department orientation and training of new housekeepers and following up to ensure company and brand standards are met.
• Engage in effective leadership techniques to motivate and encourage team members toward the common goal of guest satisfaction.
• Assist in resolving issues as they arise to promote department stability.
• Clean guest rooms when necessary
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management

Requirements...

• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Able to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently
• Able to lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds; able to push/pull up to 150 pounds
• Experiences as a housekeeper or houseman preferred

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

401(k) enrollment after 30 days! Paid time off available from DAY 1! Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!

The Inn on Sheridan is an independent boutique hotel. We offer beautiful accommodations with your comfort and budget in mind. To honor our Great Lakes Naval Academy families we offer a Military discount, ask for details at check in.

Ideal for weddings, seminars, retreats or a romantic getaway, we are midway between Chicago and Milwaukee only blocks from the Lake Michigan shore. Easy access to Six Flags, Great Lakes Naval Station, Ravinia Music Fest, Prime Outlets, Bristol Renaissance Faire, Genesee Theater, Thunderhawk Golf, North Point Marina and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Metra rail service to downtown Chicago runs daily.

Enjoy our 24 hour fitness facility and library, grab your favorite drink at Callie's Coffee Shoppe, eat lunch or dinner at Bailey's Corner Pub and shop Callie's Boutique for one of a kind clothing, accessories and gifts.