Housekeeping Manager

Job Description

Posting Date Nov 22, 2021Job Number 21137199Job Category Housekeeping & LaundryLocation The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, Plot No. CBD/2, Kolkata, West Bengal, India VIEW ON MAP Brand Westin Hotels & ResortsSchedule Full-TimeRelocation NPosition Type ManagementLocated Remotely NAt Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests well-being, and we re energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soaring above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them throughout their stay. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you re someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how at Westin, together we can rise.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for the daily shift operations of Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and, if applicable, Laundry. Directs and works with employees to verify property guestrooms, public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained. Completes inspections and holds people accountable for corrective action. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.OR2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESManaging Housekeeping Operations and BudgetsVerifies guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner.Inspects guestrooms on a daily basis.Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.Inventories stock to verify adequate supplies.Supports and supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.Understands the impact of department s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.Verifies all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to verify understanding.Supervises daily Housekeeping shift operations and verifies compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.Conducting Human Resources ActivitiesUses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide follow-up training as necessary.Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and verifies employees do the same with them.Schedules employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and attendance.Verifies employees understand expectations and parameters.Verifies property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process, where applicable.Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.Verifies employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an open door policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.Ensuring Exceptional Customer ServiceSets a positive example for guest relations.Understands the brands service culture.Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.Strives to improve service performance.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.,

Keyskills :
housekeepingrestaurant managementfront officebehavioral trainingcleaningguest satisfactionemployee recognitionon thetraininglaundryfront deskcorrective actionguest service