Executive Housekeeper - Hampton Inn and Suites - Phenix City, RAM Hotels

JOB SUMMARY  

Are you friendly and enjoy “rolling out the red carpet” to guests?  Do you enjoy creating stellar guest experiences?  Are you a team player that is energetic, friendly, and professional?  Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to deliver excellent customer service?  The Executive Housekeeper oversees the cleanliness of our hotel establishment while responding to our guest needs; ensure safety and security of hotel rooms; and maintain inventory and control costs.  The Executive Housekeeper participates in the selection process and provides training to the Housekeeping Department to promote “top-notch” experiences for our guests.  The Executive Housekeeper is the perfect example of exemplary performance for team members to follow.     

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for preparing a monthly forecast for the Housekeeping Department with other departments to ensure no disruption to our guests; plan work schedules and room assignments for team members; participate in the recruiting and selection process of newly hired team members; responsible for performance planning and evaluation of newly hired team members; monitors team members performance to provide performance appraisals; maintain personnel records to ensure accuracy 

• Responsible for supervision and essential training of the newly hired team members in all aspects of housekeeping including guest services; ensure team members are familiar with duties and responsibilities, as well as the overall expectation of the Housekeeping Department; ensure team members are familiar with company policies; responsible for conducting guest satisfaction inspections of public areas, guest rooms, corridors, restrooms, as well as laundry personnel to ensure proper functioning 

• Assist with preparation of annual budget for the Housekeeping Department and manage expenses and budget; responsible for cleaning supply orders, linen par stockings, and chemicals; maintain inventory of supplies and ensure team members follow inventory/cost control procedures; implement and understand the hotel’s key control system 

• Responsible for tracking lost and found goods and ensure team members are aware of the procedure; processing guest complaints, taking proper care/maintenance of equipment; conduct meetings with team members as needed; ensure uniforms of team members are presentable and meets the company expectations 

• Reinforce and maintainhigh standards of safety and cleanliness to ensure guest expectation is achieved; assist with emergency and security procedures if and when needed; promote good safety practices within the hotel establishment of team members and guest; understanding of applicable laws which apply to housekeeping supplies an chemicals; monitor preventive maintenance program to protect physical assets of the hotel establishment 

• Perform other tasks as necessary or required to meet or exceed guest satisfaction  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

• High-school graduate or equivalent and a minimum of one year of executive hospitality experience (preferred)  

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Bilingual communication skills (preferred) 

• Computer knowledge and/or experience (preferred) 

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry (preferred) 

• Previous experience as an Executive Housekeeper (preferred)  

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Ability to follow directions and delegate in a fast-paced environment  

• Additional training (as required) 

• Must be flexible to work varied schedules 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to listen attentively 

• Must have the physical ability to walk, bend, and stand for long time periods  

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. 

• Must adhere to grooming and appearance standards in alignment with uniform 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS 

• Ability to express compassion while remaining composed; ability to remain calm and focused while working under pressure 

• Promote the property by demonstrating a “top-notch” attitude toward our guests which includes anticipating the guests needs – be proactive