Assistant Executive Housekeeper - Embassy Suites Downtown GR

Suburban Inns • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Embassy Suites Downtown GR is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement. Come join one of the best teams in the Hospitality Industry! This position is responsible for assisting the Executive Housekeeper with the overall operations of the housekeeping and laundry departments according to Suburban Inns’ Core Values and brand standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied. The Assistant Executive Housekeeper must also take charge when the Executive Housekeeper is not available.

Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. May require typing, basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing. Good communication skills
• Minimum of six months job-related experience
• Hazcom Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Training (may be completed upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Train Housekeepers and Laundry Team Members as required
• Hold Team Members accountable to the standards of employment and job performance set by the core values of Suburban Inns and brand
• Discipline Team Members as needed, according to Suburban Inns’ policies
• Ensure housekeepers complete at least two rooms per hour without sacrificing Suburban Inns standards
• Print off housekeeping task sheets for the day and assign to the housekeepers scheduled, making note of any late checkouts. Also assign hallways and extra tasks
• Collect and store all lost and found items as soon as they are recovered. Items must be kept for 90 days
• Enter all clean rooms into the computer system
• Communicate regularly with the front desk to ensure all early outs, late check outs, etc. are taken care of accordingly
• Clean rooms, public areas, and assist with laundry as needed according to Suburban Inns and brand standards
• Inspect all due out rooms to ensure the cleanliness exceeds Suburban Inns and brand standards
• When a problem is found in a room, the housekeeper must be sent back to correct it immediately, with guidance if needed
• Inspect for safety issues and report any maintenance issues to the maintenance department
• Report any special room issues (i.e., damage, smoke, pets, etc.) to the Guest Service Manager, AGM, or GM for charges to be applied
• Address Team Member issues and concerns in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Communicate any and all concerns to the Executive Housekeeper
• Ensure that all standards set by Suburban Inns and brand are being followed at all times
• Put away deliveries as soon as they arrive in order to ensure all storage rooms are fully stocked
• Make certain storage rooms are organized, and notify the Executive Housekeeper if anything needs to be ordered
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Follow all Suburban Inns Processes
• See Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeper, Laundry, and Public Areas Attendant job descriptions
• Other duties as requested by management

Benefits

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
• Advancement opportunities
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed