Director of Housekeeping

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for administering and coordinating housekeeping functions in assigned sections, as well as assuming all Housekeeping Manager functions in their absence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect Room Attendants’ work performance within assigned section on a daily basis to ensure the 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, according to hotel standards
• Oversee the closing of the floors at the end of the day, ensuring the Room Attendants' carts are clean and restocked
• Ensure records of daily assignments are completed, signed off and turned into the Housekeeping Office on time
• Maintain key control
• Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of Room Attendants' carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways and landings
• Oversee the daily assignment of duties, ensuring Room Attendants and House Attendants carry a work assignment.
• Report on progress of all out-of-order rooms under the Housekeeping Department's supervision to the Guest Services Manager, according to standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance staff to communicate out of order rooms
• Assist with training of Housekeeping staff
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or educational equivalent is preferred
• 3+ Years in housekeeping for hotels or educational equivalent
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting 20 lbs is required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient. 
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.