Glenwood, MN: Housekeeping Supervisor - Baymont by Wyndham/Penny's Diner - Avantic Lodging Enterprises
Glenwood, MN
About the Job
Job Summary
The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for administering and coordinating housekeeping functions in assigned sections. Responsible for inspecting Guest Rooms and ensuring they are cleaned up to standards, assist Room Attendants as needed, provide necessary training. Responsible for assuming all Housekeeping Manager functions in his/her absence.
Education & Experience
- At least 2 to 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- College course work in the related field is helpful.
- Previous supervisory responsibility
Job Duties & Functions
- Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avantic Lodging Enterprises 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.
- Comply at all times with Avantic Lodging Enterprises standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Inspect staff's work performance within the assigned section on a daily basis to assure that standards and productivity levels are being met and maintained.
- In the absence of the Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Housekeeping Manager, inspect all V.I.P. rooms and report their availability to the Front Office.
- Oversee the organized closing of the floors at the end of the day, ensuring the Room Attendants' carts are clean and restocked with linen only.
- Ensure records of daily assignments are completed, signed off on and turned into the Housekeeping Office on time.
- Maintain key control system.
- Supervise all staff in Laundry and Housekeeping, holding them accountable and responsible for their work performance.
- Submit proper documentation regarding poor work performance, misconduct, excessive absenteeism, lateness, and improper attire.
- Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
- Be familiar with all Avantic Lodging Enterprises policies and House Rules.
- Ensure that associates are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and other associates.
- Ensure the overall appearance, cleanliness, and orderliness of staff.
- Carry an active pager/radio to maintain contact with the Front Office and/or Engineering throughout the shift period.
- Oversee the daily assignment of duties, ensuring each Room Attendant and House Attendant carries a work assignment.
- Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of Room Attendants' carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways, and landings.
- Report on the progress of all out-of-order rooms under the Housekeeping Department's supervision to the Guest Services Manager daily.
- Initiate work orders for repairs and maintenance for doors, plumbing, heating/air, electrical equipment, furniture, carpets, drapes, etc. Follow through on each work order until completed.
- Oversee proper and constructive training of Room Attendants.
- Motivate, coach, and counsel staff as necessary.
- Collect all keys and assignment sheets daily at the end of the shift.
- Attend meetings as required by Management.
- 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 Management.
Working Conditions/Environment
The following outlines the work environment employees will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Frequency Grid
N = Not Anticipated: 0%
O = Occasionally: 1-33% (per shift)
F = Frequently: 34-66% (per shift)
C = Constantly: 67-100% (per shift)
Work Environment of Job
Associate is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Frequency : C
Associate is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
Frequency: N
Associate is subject to extreme heat or cold (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees) for periods of more than one hour.
Frequency : N
Associate is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
Frequency : N
Associate is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
Frequency : N
Associate is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
Frequency : N
Associate is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, or poor ventilation.
Frequency : N
Associate is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Frequency : N
Associate is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Frequency : O
Associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
Frequency : N
None: Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as typical office or administrative work).
Frequency : C
Physical Requirements of Job
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Frequency : O
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Frequency : N
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
Requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Frequency : N
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to rest on one or both knees.
Frequency : N
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.
Frequency : O
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Frequency : N
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, particularly for sustained periods of time (typing/using a mouse).
Frequency : F
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Frequency : C
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Frequency : C
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Frequency : O
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Frequency : O
Finger Dexterity/Grasping: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Frequency : F
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Frequency : F
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers or guests accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Frequency : C
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive information through oral communication.
Frequency : C
Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Frequency : F
Vision: Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurements devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Frequency : F
Lifting
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to positions.
Frequency : O
Amount: 10-20LBS
General Notes
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The associate will also perform other reasonable business duties assigned by the supervisor.
Management reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail.
If requested in accordance with applicable law, the Company provides reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified associate with a disability to allow him/her to perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.
Avantic Lodging Enterprises is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.