Housekeeping Supervisor - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm, LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Property benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401k match with profit share

Job summary

Blackberry Farm, LLC. is seeking a Hotel/Housekeeping Supervisor to provide daily leadership, manage night shifts after managers depart, and ensure top-tier room standards are met across the property.

The role emphasizes team morale, timely inspections, and consistent guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include supervising make-ups, turnovers, turndowns, and inventories, coordinating with front desk for arrivals, and ensuring compliance with company policies while maintaining 5-star service

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members.
• Hospitality experience or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with common software.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day reports for the team and clarify reports as needed.
• Lead lineups covering guest rooms occupied, arrivals, departures, turnovers, and make-ups.
• Coordinate in-room guest requests and review in-house groups.
• Inspect common areas daily and ensure room make-ups and turnovers meet standards.
• Oversee stock loading and assist with room check-out, stay-overs, or turndowns as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

1471 W. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886

The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership on a daily basis and to lead the team some nights after Managers have departed. Maintain a positive attitude around all team members, setting the mood for that shift. To inspect make-ups turn downs and cleaned rooms to make sure that the standards have been met.

Pay Range: $22.00–$25.00 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run the day-to-day reports for the team and be able to clarify reports, as needed
• Hold lineups with your team covering the # of guest rooms currently occupied, # of arrival rooms, and departure rooms, # of turnovers, make-ups, and check in’s / turnovers
• Coordinate in-room guest requests
• Review groups currently in house and their agenda to ensure all needs are met
• Inspecting common areas on a daily basis
• Oversee completion of all room make-ups, turnovers, and turndowns perform final inspections after rooms have been cleaned
• Load stocker cart with daily supplies such as sheets, towels, toilet paper, amenities, glasses, coffee cups, hangers
• Assist in cleaning check out, stay-over, or turndown rooms as necessary to assist the team
• Assist with quarterly inventories as necessary
• Write and disseminate all Mid-Year and End of Year reviews to all team members
• Working all holidays and weekends as scheduled

Must comply with all company policies and procedures. To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required. Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow up on team member status of rooms/ assignments
• Guide housekeepers to maintain 5-star standards for all rooms
• Be a positive motivator to the team
• Coach and counsel team members as necessary, including written documentation if applicable
• Complete 45-day reviews for all new hires as well as mid, and end-of-year reviews, as needed
• Ensure Housekeepers understand their room assignments, and rooms are completed promptly
• Ensure efficiency by coordinating housekeeper's schedules based on needs
• Work closely with the front desk on arrivals and changes
• Basic understanding of labor numbers
• Must be available to work both AM and PM shifts

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Hospitality experience or equivalent preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Basic computer knowledge
• Must have a working understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to understand scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and stock
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office
• Working in guest rooms and common areas of the property
• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career.

Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.