Aimbridge Hospitality is hiring : Hilton New York Fashion District - Director Hou

Overview

Hilton New York Fashion District – Director Housekeeping at Aimbridge Hospitality.

Base pay range

$95,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

The Director-Housekeeping is responsible for ensuring efficient operations of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as well as leading the entire Housekeeping Department including rooms, front / back of house, public areas, and laundry. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include : Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid
• Establish and maintain a key control system for the department.
• Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff.
• Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the housekeeping department.
• Monitor and direct all Housekeeping and Laundry leadership.
• Ensure compliance to company and brand training using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Conduct all 90 day and annual associate performance appraisals according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P's.
• Be responsible for developing a manager as assigned by the Corporate Office, including sign-off on all competencies and assist in his / her placement.
• Conduct monthly department meetings with housekeeping staff according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Prepare associate Schedule according to the business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Submit the Schedule and Wage Progress Report to the General Manager weekly.
• Maintain standards regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s.
• Ensure guest privacy and security by correctly following Aimbridge Hospitality procedures.
• Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled.
• Ensure implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality's policies and house rules.
• Train and review all 'House Safety' rules and procedures with Housekeeping staff.
• Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Housekeeping leaders according to Aimbridge Hospitality S.O.P.'s.
• Lead and facilitate monthly all-associate team meetings, and any other functions required by management.
• Lead and facilitate weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with other managers, associates and all other departments.
• Respond to emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets. Keep M.S.D. sheets current and easily available.
• Focus the Housekeeping Department on its role in contributing to the guest service scores.
• Ensure that associates are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and other associates.
• Conduct weekly walk through with General Manager and Property Engineer.
• Use the telephone and computer system for reporting and verifying room status.
• Properly store, secure and issue supplies as needed to meet business demands.
• Complete all reports in a timely and efficient manner as required by management.
• Establish, with General Manager's approval, any additional standards as needed for the Housekeeping Department.
• Review Guest Request log daily to ensure that all requests have been met, taking proactive steps to address problems before they occur.
• Ensure completion of regular maintenance and cleaning projects on a biannual basis.
• Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.
• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and / or colleagues
• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including Master Keys and / or guestrooms, Storage / Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
• Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement

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