Housekeeping Manager - Element by Westin - Sedona, AZ

Job Purpose

To maximize customer satisfaction by providing neat and clean customer rooms through the supervision, direction, and coordination of the housekeeper/room cleaners.

Supervisory Duties

• Supervises room cleaners in the prompt and efficient housekeeping of customer rooms
• Ensures that all rooms have been cleaned by checking room cleaners worksheets at the end of the day – notifies front desk accordingly
• Supervises the completion of short notice requests for room changes
• Inspects all check out/stay over rooms after they are made up to ensure they are cleaned to Company standards
• Keeps record of room checkouts/stay overs, submits records to housekeeping every day
• Makes sure quality of rooms by conducting and documenting inspections of cleaned rooms
• Prepares maintenance work orders in regard to replacement or repair of furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Ensures completion by following through on orders
• Checks the status of rooms on an ongoing basis and notifies room cleaners of any changes
• Checks VIP rooms
• Checks early morning make-up rooms
• Coordinates cleaning of guestrooms for proper prioritization of customer requests; VIP rooms, check-in rooms, expected check-out rooms, etc.
• Checks floor linen closets daily for cleanliness, adequate supplies and linen
• Affirms carts are properly stored and vacuum cleaners are emptied at the end of each day
• Assists in quarterly inventory of all linen
• Ensures safety by assuring that all linen chutes are kept locked at all times
• Coincides housekeeping work with related departments such as front desk, engineering, banquet services and room services
• Takes every opportunity to amaze the guests
• Ensures all guests are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner and that all Company standards are being applied

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent
• Ability to perform most work tasks indoors, with temperature controlled by hotel environmental systems
• Walking and standing required for close to 100% of the working day
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on occasion
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment
• All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Company Standards
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position
• Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
• In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings are required
• Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the Company’s rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel facilities
• Associates who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

Other

• Being passionate about people and service
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays
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