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Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Our client is a distinguished hotel committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through impeccable service and top-notch facilities. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in hospitality, this hotel offers a welcoming and professional environment for both guests and employees alike. Renowned for its quality accommodations and attention to detail, the establishment fosters an atmosphere that encourages staff development and teamwork, making it an excellent place for career growth in the hospitality industry.

The position of Housekeeping Supervisor is pivotal in ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of guest rooms and public spaces, aligning with the hotel's brand and company standards. This role involves supervising and supporting a team comprising Room Attendants, Housepersons, and Laundry staff, ensuring their work meets rigorous quality benchmarks. The Housekeeping Supervisor will inspect guest rooms and public areas, verify that amenities are adequately stocked, and handle any deficiencies identified before rooms are assigned to guests.

In addition to daily operational oversight, the Housekeeping Supervisor will assist with inventory management, coordinate the ordering of supplies, and manage the lost and found procedures diligently. This role requires strong communication skills to promptly respond to guest requests and remedy service issues, maintaining the hotel’s reputation for excellence. The Supervisor also plays a critical role in staff training and development, teaching new employees about cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and brand service standards. Monitoring team performance, providing coaching, and boosting morale are essential responsibilities to foster a positive and efficient team environment.

Safety and compliance are of paramount importance in this role. The Supervisor must ensure adherence to all safety and sanitation guidelines, utilize personal protective equipment correctly, and comply with hotel security, fire regulations, and health and safety legislation. Collaboration with other departments is also required to support overall hotel operations effectively.

Working as a Housekeeping Supervisor typically involves a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays, demanding flexibility and excellent organizational skills. Physical stamina is necessary due to the nature of the job, involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting. This position offers an opportunity to impact guest satisfaction directly and contribute significantly to the hotel's operational success. Ideal candidates will have prior housekeeping experience in a hotel environment and possess computer literacy for managing room status through Property Management Systems (PMS).

The Housekeeping Supervisor role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, possess leadership qualities, and have a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards, ultimately contributing to a memorable guest experience and the hotel’s continued success.

Job Requirements

  • Previous housekeeping experience in a hotel environment highly desired
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to follow job duties
  • Ability to use computer systems to assign room boards and enter room status information into the PMS
  • Ability to work varied schedule as necessary including weekends and holidays
  • Must tolerate prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs
  • Must tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions
  • Must be able to push up to 75 pounds, lift and carry up to 25 lbs
  • Must be able to visually inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure adherence to standards

Job Qualifications

  • Previous housekeeping experience in a hotel environment highly desired
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to follow job duties
  • Ability to use computer systems to assign room boards and enter room status information into the PMS
  • Ability to work varied schedule including weekends and holidays
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
  • Customer service orientation
  • Basic computer literacy

Job Duties

  • Inspect cleaned guest rooms and public areas to ensure they meet cleanliness and brand standards
  • Verify that amenities, linens, and supplies are correctly stocked and arranged
  • Follow up on any deficiencies and ensure corrections are made before the room is coded as vacant ready and assigned to a guest
  • Report and track maintenance issues to the maintenance department using notification tools
  • Assist with maintaining housekeeping supply inventories and coordinate ordering when needed
  • Assist with lost and found procedures, ensuring guest items are logged and stored properly
  • Support scheduling and manage staff attendance records as assigned
  • Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests and service recovery situations
  • Assign daily room boards and tasks to housekeeping team members in the absences of housekeeping leadership
  • Train new staff on cleaning procedures, safety, and brand service standards
  • Monitor team performance and provide coaching and feedback as needed
  • Assist in motivating and maintaining a positive, team-oriented work environment
  • Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Provide courteous and professional service when interacting with guests and co-workers
  • Adhere to precautions and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for all chemicals as outlined on Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
  • Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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