Executive Housekeeper at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

Sonesta Resort located on Hilton Head Island, SC is seeking an Executive Housekeeper.

Job Overview: manage the housekeeping and laundry operation to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department, plan, schedule, and organize work to ensure proper coverage. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.


• Recommend and/or initiate salary disciplinary or other staffing /human-resources related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.


• Ensure all staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties.


• Develop and implement procedures for managing the quality of housekeeping and laundry services. Schedule routine inspections of all guest rooms and public areas to ensure furnishings, guest room /suites, equipment, housekeeping and food and beverage linens, public restrooms, lobby, etc. are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction. Ensure that employees are advised of deficiencies and instructed on corrective action.


• Monitor, coordinate and execute the special needs and requests of VIP, repeat guests and members of frequency program(s).


• Respond to guest complaints and special request, and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.


• Control expenses within all areas of housekeeping. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans that support the overall objectives of the hotel.


• Conduct comprehensive departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events, which warrant special handling and detailed information.


• Conduct pre-shift meeting and review all information pertinent to the day's activities.


• Establish par levels for supplies and equipment. Replenish shortages and other business supplies for daily business.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Front Office, guest Relations, maintenance, and Food and beverage.


• Interact with outside contacts:
  
  
  • Guests-to ensure their total satisfaction
  
  
  • Vendors/Contractors-to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
  
  
  • Regulatory agencies- regarding safety and compliance matters
  
  
  • Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media)
  
  
  
  


• May be responsible for the security of lost and found items or coordinate the lost and found function with other departments.


• May assist with deep cleaning projects and/or assist housekeeping staff during unanticipated rush periods.


• May serve as "manager on duty" as required.


• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Accountability:

This is the top in the housekeeping department. Typically manages a large number of housekeeping and laundry employees in a full-service, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel which may include multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, high volume of catering and convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and key guests.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent plus four years housekeeping/laundry experience preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity and including supervisory experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up or moving within and about the facility


• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and/or pulling approximately 200lbs


• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility


• Frequently bending, stooping and kneeling


• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training.


• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.


• Problem, solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.


• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts


• Hospital Indemnity


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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