About this role
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Housekeeping Department.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that housekeeping team is informed as well.
- Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Hire, train and develop team members and ensure all required training is complete according to standards.
- Review the daily business levels, anticipate critical situations, and plan effective solutions to best expedite these situations.
- Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
- Ensure all end of month reports are completed to standard.
- Assist staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned areas.
- Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
- Maintains Housekeeping Department’s annual budget.
- Performs housekeeping, laundry, and houseperson functions whenever necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Maintains a high quality of services offered to guests through the management of the functional areas of the housekeeping department and maintain established standards and procedures of Shaner and/or franchise. Direct, implement and maintain a strong service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-3 years of housekeeping management experience in the hospitality industry.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
- High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, requirements, and use of equipment.