Housekeeping Supervisor

Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld

CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS!

The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe hotels for our guests.

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

• Happy Guests
• Spotless Cleanliness
• Product Consistency & Quality
• Teamwork

DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Happy Guests

• Guest Relations: Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile.
• Name Use: Use the guests' names whenever possible, ensuring they feel properly welcomed.
• Guest Satisfaction: All Team Members work together to contribute to great guest satisfaction scores.
• Recovery: Ability to handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency.
• Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities.
• Events: Awareness and support for all groups and events at the hotel.
• Technology: Understanding of relevant technology for each role.
• Phone Etiquette: Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting.

2. Spotless Cleanliness

• Sparkling Clean Workspaces: All areas, both front and back of the house, should be kept clean and well-organized.
• Pitching In: Cleanliness is a team effort! Everyone may expect to pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed, to ensure the hotel is well-organized and safe.
• Hospitality While Cleaning: Always greet every guest happily with a smile, by name if possible, while cleaning.

3. Product Consistency & Quality

• Checklists to 100% Accuracy: All operational checklists are completed accurately and at the designated times, every shift.
• Shift Handover Reports: Handover reports must be accurate and on time, for effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Flawless Uniform: All Team Members must wear a clean, approved uniform and be well-groomed per the Team Member Handbook, while wearing a nametag and smiling at all times.

4. Teamwork

• Communication: Communication between Team Members should be clear, honest, and professional.
• Can Do Attitude: Willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet the needs of the business and MCR's guests.
• Collaboration: All Team Members at all levels must be committed to working together to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace.

SECTION TWO: Housekeeping Supervisor, Role Specific Duties and Expectations

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for cleaning and preparing efficient operations of the Hotel including rooms, front and back of house, public areas, and laundry. The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for assuming the duties of the Executive Housekeeper in their absence, including the daily management of the housekeeping staff. Housekeeping Supervisors are required to clean guest rooms and public spaces on days they are not covering the Executive Housekeeper duties. This may include all guest rooms, public spaces, including but not limited to public restrooms, meeting rooms, exercise room, pool, and guest laundry facility.

OTHER DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Manage Guest Request Log: Review log daily to ensure that all requests have been met, taking proactive steps to address problems before they occur.
• VIP Management: Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests, and requests.
• Oversee Housekeeping Team: Complete daily stand-up with the team each day to review objectives and confirm checklists are assigned and prepared for the day in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Room Inspection: Inspect rooms and ensure the quality and cleanliness of all guest rooms and public spaces in the hotel in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Storage Rooms: Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of all storage rooms, mechanical rooms, housekeeping closets and main housekeeping laundry room.
• Pre-Cleaning Duties: such as stocking guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
• Trash and Linen Removal and Replacement: Remove all trash and dirty linen from guest rooms, replacing bed linens and replenishing guest room supplies.
• Deep Cleaning: Conducting deep cleaning activities as needed within the guest room in conjunction with the maintenance department.
• Departmental Meetings: Conduct daily department meetings with housekeeping staff in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Supply Management: Maintain required stock of all housekeeping and laundry supplies by ordering all needed supplies and amenities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Inventory: Conduct monthly and quarterly housekeeping inventories on a timely basis.
• Maintenance Requests: Monitor work orders and submit to Engineering department according to procedures; Follow up to ensure completion in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Status Reports: Balance and clear the room status nightly, comparing the PM Housekeeping Report with the computer's room status report and resolve all discrepancies in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper.
• Lost and Found: Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures and policies according to standards.
• Chemical Safety: Monitor proper use of and compliance with hazardous chemicals according to OSHA standards.
• Key Control: Maintain a key control system for the department.

SECTION THREE: Success Metrics

Happy Guests

• Management Performance Ratings
• Guest Satisfaction Scores/Intent to Return

Spotless Cleanliness

• GM/AGM Spot Checks
• Leadership Walk-throughs (RVP, etc.)
• Guest Ratings/Reviews

Product Consistency & Quality

• Checklist Tracking
• Management Performance Ratings
• Guest Ratings

Teamwork

• Management Performance Ratings

SECTION FOUR: Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in a hospitality, service, consumer-facing franchise or related field preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Can-Do Attitude: Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to Follow Guidelines: Must be able to understand and follow established guidelines and procedures.
• Handle Pace and Pressure: Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Listening, Conflict Resolution: Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Hospitality and Guest Service: Must have a desire to serve all guests.
• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.
• Schedule and Travel: Must be willing to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based upon the demands of the hotel.
• Clock-in/Out: Arrive and clock in on time for every shift worked and clock out at the scheduled shift ending time, unless otherwise directed by your immediate supervisor. Never work while off the clock.
• Breaks: Clock in/out for breaks at the designated time on your schedule.
• Call Outs: Provide sufficient notice as directed by your supervisor when