Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company with an extensive portfolio valued at over $15 billion across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Established over 30 years ago, Highgate has distinguished itself as an innovator in the hospitality sector by expertly managing the complete property lifecycle, from planning and development to recapitalization and disposition. The company prides itself on overseeing an impressive array of over 400 hotels including bespoke lifestyle brands, legacy brands, independent hotels, and resorts. Their focus on blending contemporary programming with digital expertise allows for dynamic revenue management and market responsiveness that maximizes asset value. Highgate's executive team is composed of seasoned hospitality leaders operating from multiple global corporate offices, making the company a reliable partner to premier ownership groups and leading hotel brands worldwide. For more information about the company, visit www.highgate.com.

The Residence Inn Tukwila, located at 16201 W. Valley Hwy, Tukwila, WA 98188, is currently seeking a competent Housekeeping Supervisor to lead and coordinate housekeeping activities within designated sections of the hotel. This is an hourly position which requires the incumbent to assume full management responsibilities during the absence of the Housekeeping Manager. Key responsibilities include daily inspection of room attendants' work to uphold cleanliness and productivity standards, overseeing the closing duties of floors, maintaining accurate records of housekeeping assignments, and ensuring the appropriate management of keys and lost and found items. The Housekeeping Supervisor is also tasked with monitoring the organization and cleanliness of housekeeping equipment areas, assigning daily duties to housekeeping staff, and maintaining communication across departments through pager or radio. Additional duties include reporting the status of out-of-order rooms, initiating maintenance work orders and ensuring those are completed, assisting with staff training, and supporting overall guest satisfaction through efficient housekeeping operations. Occasionally, the supervisor may be required to perform room cleaning activities in response to business needs. This role calls for dedication to ensuring all cleaning projects are completed biannually and upholding superior standards that contribute to the guest experience and hotel reputation. The position demands a commitment to maintaining a clean, orderly, and hospitable environment at every level of the hotel’s housekeeping operations.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two to three years of progressive experience in hotel or related field preferred
  • Previous supervisory responsibility preferred
  • Ability to stand during entire shift
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Friendly and courteous demeanor
  • Service-oriented attitude

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • College coursework in related field helpful
  • Two to three years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred
  • Previous supervisory responsibility preferred
  • Ability to stand during entire shift
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees and guests
  • Friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner

Job Duties

  • Inspect room attendant's work performance within assigned section on a daily basis to ensure standards and productivity levels are met and maintained
  • In the absence of the Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Housekeeping Manager, inspect all VIP rooms and report availability to the Front Office according to hotel standards
  • Oversee the closing of floors ensuring room attendants' carts are clean and restocked
  • Ensure daily assignment records are completed, signed off, and turned into the housekeeping office on time
  • Maintain key control
  • Handle items for lost and found according to standards
  • Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of room attendants' carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways and landings
  • Oversee daily assignment of duties ensuring room attendants and house attendants carry work assignments
  • Carry an active pager/radio to maintain contact with Front Office and/or Engineering throughout shift
  • Report progress of all out-of-order rooms to Guest Services Manager as per standards
  • Initiate work orders for repairs and maintenance and follow through until completion
  • Assist with training housekeeping staff
  • May be required to clean rooms as business needs dictate
  • Ensure completion of cleaning projects on a biannual basis
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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