Full job description

• Responsible for the operation of all Housekeeping functions in guestrooms, offices and public areas, including corridors and stairwells.
• With aid of Assistant(s) and/or Head Housekeeping supervisor, supervises Housekeeping Supervisors, order taker, Housekeeping Attendants, Linen Attendants, Tailor.
• Establishes standards of cleanliness of areas under his/her control.
• instigates working rules and practices to meet these standards.
• Cooperates with Human Resources department in establishing training programs, methods and procedures for development of employees.
• Balances staff working schedules to meet peak and slack periods while remaining within labor law requirements.
• Maintains a close payroll control.
• Maintains a close liaison with Front Office to ascertain and meet anticipated guest check-ins and outs.
• Makes periodic inspections of all areas to check on Housekeeping standards, and issues necessary orders to correct shortcomings.
• Meets regularly with Engineering and Laundry departments to ensure smooth flow of supplies and repair work.
• Responsible for guestrooms linen inventories and assists with Food & Beverage linen inventories.
• Prepares annual linen budget basing the calculation on quantity in inventory and linen losses.
• Supervises and arranges the taking of physical inventories at the frequency determined by Management.
• Responsible for the inventory of guestroom and cleaning supplies, ordering replacement when necessary.
• Prepares annual Housekeeping (FF&E) and Operating Equipment budget in consultation with Management.
• Prepares annual uniform budget.
• Maintains linen room and repair services.
• Makes recommendation to Management for modernization of equipment, methods or supplies.
• Meets with salesman or outside consultants in order to keep informed of developments.
• Works with Engineering, Management and Interior Decorators on rehabilitation, or redecorating plans. Maintains the internal renovation records i.e. Room Decor Reference File, Room Decor Information Sheets and Room History Record.
• Works closely with Accounts departments in order to keep expenses within monthly forecasts.
• Works closely with the Purchasing Officer to ensure regular purchase and flow of supplies and to keep a close supervision on Housekeeping storeroom inventories.
• Keeps open lines of communications with sister and competitive hotels in the area.

Job Type: Full-time