Housekeeping Manager

Housekeeping Manager

Duties and responsibilities : Manage the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department, plan, schedule, and organize work to ensure proper coverage. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. Recommend and / or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing / human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Ensure all colleagues are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties. Develop and implement procedures for managing the quality of housekeeping and laundry services. Schedule routine inspections of all guest rooms and public areas to ensure furnishings, guest rooms / suites, equipment, housekeeping and food and beverage linens, public restrooms, lobby, etc. are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction. Ensure that colleagues are advised of deficiencies and instructed on corrective action. Monitor, coordinate and execute the special needs and requests of VIP, repeat guests and members of frequency program(s). Respond to guest complaints and special requests, and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction. Control expenses within all areas of housekeeping. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel. Conduct comprehensive departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events which warrant special handling and detailed information. Conduct pre-shift meetings / huddles and review all information pertinent to the day's activities. Establish par levels for supplies and equipment. Replenish shortages and other business supplies for daily business. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Front Office, Guest Relations, Maintenance, and Food and Beverage Interact with outside contacts : Guests to ensure their total satisfaction Vendors / Contractors to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc. Regulatory agencies regarding safety and compliance matters Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media) May be responsible for the security of lost and found items or coordinate the lost and found function with other departments. May assist with deep cleaning projects and / or assist housekeeping staff during unanticipated rush periods. May serve as "manager on duty" as required. May assist with other duties as assigned.

Accountability : This is the top job in the housekeeping department. Typically manages 5-25 colleagues in a full-service, extended stay hotel which may include multiple sites and facilities, and many VIP and key guests.

Qualifications and requirements : High school diploma or equivalent plus four years housekeeping / laundry experience preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity and including supervisory experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred. This job requires ability to perform the following : Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing and or pulling approximately 200 pounds Frequently standing up and moving about the facility Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling Other : Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, colleagues and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit / loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently. Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often. May be required to work nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

Salary range for this role is $48,000.00 to $51,000.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Fort Leavenworth Kansas. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees.