Temporary Housekeeping Manager

mcrhotels.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Housekeeping Manager to enhance guest experiences at a renowned hotel. This role involves managing housekeeping operations, ensuring cleanliness in guest rooms and public spaces, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that both guests and team members are satisfied. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the hotel's success and guest satisfaction. If you have a hands-on approach and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in hotel housekeeping or related field required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping functions to ensure cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
• Participate in training and scheduling team members effectively.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Listening skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Hands-on approach

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New Yorker, New York, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00 AM | Expires Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:59 AM

The Temporary Housekeeping Manager at the New Yorker Hotel will be responsible for assisting in managing the housekeeping functions and staff daily to ensure guest rooms, public space, and team member areas are clean and well maintained. This person will inspect areas of responsibilities and follow up with a plan for improving results. Furthermore, this role strives to continually improve guest and team member satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. The ideal candidate for this role would be highly detail oriented and meticulous with a strong ability to connect and engage with team members and guests alike.

Responsibilities:

•Verify that guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner

•Utilize a list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments

•Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies

•Supervise an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space

•Understand the impact of department’s operations on the overall hotel success

•Verify all team members have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms

•Communicate areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure completion

•Participate in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results

•Use all available on the job training tools to train new Room Attendants and provide follow-up training as needed

•Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members

•Participate in scheduling team members to business demands and tracking team members time and attendance

•Verify team members understand expectations and parameters

•Administer property policies fairly and consistently; disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)

•Supervise staffing levels to ensure that guest housekeeping, operational needs, and financial objectives are met

•Observe behaviors of team members and provide feedback to individuals

•Participate in an on-going team member recognition program

•Solicit team member feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews team member satisfaction results to identify and address problems or concerns

•Participate in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction

•Emphasize guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focus on continuous improvement

•Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints

•Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

•High school diploma or equivalent

•2 years’ experience in hotel housekeeping or related field

•Effective communication both verbally and written

•Effective listening skills to understand and clarify concerns from team and guests

•Experience working in a labor organized environment preferred

•Organizational skills and attention to detail

•Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

•Excellent time management

•A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach

•A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel

Our Company

• MCR is the3rd-largest hotel owner-operatorin the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a$5.0 billion portfolioof148 premium-branded hotelscontaining more than 22,000 guestrooms across37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was namedone ofFast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of theMarriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of theHilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won theDevelopment of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What’s in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

The New Yorker, New York, New York, United States of America