Housekeeping Supervisor PM
Relais & Châteaux · Westerly, RI · 2 days ago
On-siteFull-time
Scope of Position
The PM Housekeeping Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the housekeeping department, including Room Attendants and Public Area Attendants, ensuring guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas consistently meet Forbes Five-Star standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assign and coordinate daily room assignments based on occupancy levels, guest preferences, VIP arrivals, departures, and operational priorities.
- Conduct detailed inspections of guest rooms, suites, public areas, and housekeeping projects to ensure compliance with Forbes Five-Star standards and company expectations.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate housekeeping team members to achieve departmental goals.
- Monitor employee productivity, attendance, and performance standards.
- Provide onboarding, training, coaching, and corrective action when appropriate.
- Engage guests warmly creating a welcoming and comfortable environment, encouraging the guest to become at ease.
- Respond promptly and professionally to guest concerns and service recovery opportunities.
- Provide guests with warm farewells and invite them to return.
- Work closely and communicate effectively with all departments but especially front office staff, housekeeping, food & beverage, activities, and engineering to ensure the entire guest experience is exceptional, yet effortless on the part of the guest.
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies.
- Provide amenity and food & beverage delivery to room as required.
- Manage departmental supply inventories and assist with ordering and cost controls.
- Ensure that daily reports, logs, and other required reporting are completed, and pertinent information is properly documented and passed on to the resort management.
- Maintain room number confidentiality and key control.
- Responsible for practicing, managing, and promoting the Company’s Statement of Purpose, Service Excellence Pillars, and Declarations so that it becomes an intricate part of the everyday operation.
- Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional presentation.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company’s sustainability programs.
- May be required to clean guest rooms and assume other housekeeping responsibilities as operational needs and staffing levels dictate.
- Perform any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.
Required Job Knowledge and Skills
- Previous experience in housekeeping, hospitality, guest services, or a related service-orientated environment required.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional guest service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead by example, foster teamwork, and positively influence others through professional conduct and collaboration.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook and operational software systems.
Education & Experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- An Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of housekeeping experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality environment.
- Prior Forbes Five-Star or luxury property experience preferred.