Housekeeping Manager

About the role

• Lead and manage all daily aspects of the Housekeeping department and ensure all service standards are followed with friendly and engaging service
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly, tracking and notifying proper areas to guarantee memorable moments for our guests
• Maximize rooms revenue through participating in yield management meetings and implementing supporting agreed upon Revenue Management strategies and practices
• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing colleagues to ensure they have adequate guidance and resources to achieve department objectives
• Contribute to a fun and engaging work environment for the Housekeeping team
• Ensure standards are met to maintain department objectives, specifically brand compliance standards (LQA) for guestroom cleanliness and service
• Take ownership of situations and tasks by fully understanding the issue, asking for help when needed, communicating progress and delivering results effectively and efficiently
• Monitor inventory items to ensure proper control, the ability to facilitate guests' needs and maintenance of room quality brand standards
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of programs to promote brand standards, increase service levels, and ensure consistency and effectiveness of all areas within the department
• Perform regular guestroom inspections to ensure consistent quality of room product. Assist with room cleanliness.
• Communicate areas that need attention to colleagues and follow up to verify understanding and completion of tasks
• Participate in regularly scheduled departmental meetings and communicate a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results
• Manage the department budget in a fiscally responsible manner
• Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs
• Complete administrative duties, to include scheduling, payroll reporting, maintaining productivity through labor management programs (Watson), colleague documentation and performance reviews
• Report necessary maintenance items through internal program (Royal Service Manager)
• Maintain cleanliness of both Heart of the House and Front of the House spaces
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous luxury Hotel experience required, Rooms leadership an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required, and OPERA PMS advantageous
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
• Proven experience with collective bargaining agreements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

What is in it for you

• Competitive salary and flexible benefit plans
• Generous PTO allowances
• Employee rates at Accor properties in NCA region
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH