Housekeeping Manager - FAIRMONT

Your Team and Working Environment

Fairmont Pittsburgh, a 4 diamond LEED certified luxury hotel, is located at the heart of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural and retail hub.  Fairmont Pittsburgh offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting.

What Is In It For You: 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Benefit and PTO plans
• Generous 401k options
• Employee rates at Luxe Accor properties in North and Central America
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Wellbeing initiatives

The Housekeeping Manager will assist the Director of Housekeeping in maintaining hotel facilities in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition; keeping as a priority, the safety and security of our guests and employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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
• Follow and enforce all departmental policies and procedures, including ALL Safe Covid-19 procedures
• 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

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• 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

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shifts.  May occasionally exert up to 30 pounds lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Visa Requirements: Must have proof of valid U.S. work authorization.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

Why Work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you are you are and you can find the job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor!

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