Housekeeping Supervisor

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Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well-being. A job at 1 Hotels is about more than punching a clock.   It's   about changing the world - little by little.   We're   the world's first mission-driven hotel   company   and   we've   got some lofty goals. All we ask is that you bring your true self and do all the good you can!

MAIN DUTIES:

The   Housekeeping   Supervisor will   coordinate all clerical and daily operational functions of the housekeeping department,   maintaining   a close relationship with all other departments to adhere to company policies and procedures. He/she will   maintain   all department records; handle all phone calls and guest   request, and   disseminate all information as needed while ensuring the safety and confidentiality of all guests.

GENERAL DUTIES:

- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures

- Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.

- Complete safety training and certifications.

- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

- Protect company assets.

- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards;   anticipate   and address   guests ’ service needs.

- Thank guests   with genuine   appreciation. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

- Develop and   maintain   positive working relationships with others.

- Support   team   to reach common goals.

- Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

- Speak with others using clear and professional language.

- Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.

- Enter and   locate   work-related information using computers and electronic devices.

- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended   period of time .

- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without   assistance .

- Monitors Room, Public, and House Attendant performance to ensure proper quality, productivity and   adherance   to   safety procedures.

- Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission, and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service, and uphold our Brand Pillars.

- Complete required   Housekeeping   paperwork, including reports, worksheets, activity logs, and checklists.

- Contact Engineering, The Hive, Front Office, or   Housekeeping   office directly for urgent repairs.

Respond promptly to requests from guests, Front Desk, or The Hive requests.

- Request preventative maintenance or non-urgent repairs using   appropriate method

- Document and report outstanding issues that need to be handled to the manager/supervisor after shift is complete by email.

- Check with the   appropriate source   (e.g.,   Housekeeping   office, manager/supervisor) for   additional   assignments throughout the shift.

- Identify   room assignments and type of cleaning   required   for each room based on codes listed on assignment sheets/workboards.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

- Previous   related guest service experience dealing directly with the public and   acquired   general knowledge of basic customer service skills.

- Passion for cleanliness and attention to detail.

- Ability to communicate and   comprehend   English language sufficient to understand information such as labels and instructions and answer basic guest requests and to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels of guests and team members.

- Ability to learn and work with technology including devices such as computers,   iPods   and iPads.

- Excellent time management skills and can work in a fast-paced environment.

- An honest person with   a high level   of integrity.

- Good interpersonal skills.

- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

- Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift.

- Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds   frequently   and 25 pounds constantly .    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth   perception   and the ability to adjust focus.

- Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment.

- Ability to effectively cope with change, handle   risk   and uncertainty comfortably, ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice while being composed under pressure. Does not show frustration when dealing with upset guests or team members.

- Relates well to all kinds of people – up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds   appropriate rapport ; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

- Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture.

- Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation .    Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, team members may   be required   to   work   varying schedules, including holidays and   weekends   to accommodate the business and demands of the property.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees   are required to   work varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position .    Employees will   be required   to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor .

Starwood Hotels   is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special   accommodation , please visit People Operations.

Please note that your job description is not   an exhaustive   of tasks and duties, but   serves   a guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time.

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.