Executive Housekeeper

About the role

The Residence Inn by Marriott Danbury is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper to manage housekeeping operations in accordance with established guest service, quality, and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance and safety.
• Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns.
• Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prepare schedules based upon occupancy and assign duties to workers and schedule shifts or notify vendor of weekly staffing needs.
• Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to insure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
• Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.
• Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the department or the hotel.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience is required.

Position Requirements

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.