Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront - Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Inspect staff's work performance within assigned section on a daily basis to assure that standards and productivity levels are being met and maintained.
• In the absence of the Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Housekeeping Manager, inspect all V.I.P. rooms and report their availability to the Front Office.
• Oversee the organized closing of the floors at the end of the day, ensuring the Room Attendants’ carts are clean and restocked with linen only.
• Ensure records of daily assignments are completed, signed off on and turned into the Housekeeping Office on time.
• Maintain key control system.
• Absorb items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
• Be familiar with all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and House Rules.
• Ensure that associates are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and other associates.
• Ensure the overall appearance, cleanliness and orderliness of staff.
• Carry an active pager/radio to maintain contact with the Front Office and/or Engineering throughout the shift period.
• Oversee the daily assignment of duties, ensuring each Room Attendant and House Attendant carries a work assignment.
• Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of Room Attendants’ carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways and landings.
• Report on progress of all out-of-order rooms under the Housekeeping Department's supervision to the Guest Services Manager daily.
• Initiate work orders for repairs and maintenance for doors, plumbing, heating/air, electrical equipment, furniture, carpets, drapes, etc. Follow through on each work order until completed.
• Absorb proper and constructive training of Room Attendants.
• Motivate, coach, and counsel staff as necessary.
• Collect all keys and assignment sheets daily at the end of the shift.
• Attend meetings as required by Management.
• Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests.
• Perform any other duties as requested by Management.

Qualifications

• At least 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in related field helpful.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.