Assistant Housekeeper

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Tallahassee, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in overseeing the hotel’s housekeeping department and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all guests. Lead, train, and supervise the housekeeping team while ensuring all housekeeping staff follow the proper safety and sanitation standards for guest rooms and public spaces. Additional tasks include overseeing the allocation of budget and supplies for the housekeeping department and contributing to the overall satisfaction of hotel guests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
Committed to providing unparalleled customer service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible enough to manage multiple tasks.
Works effectively under pressure and with distractions.
Demonstrates patience when interacting with associates and customers.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with DHM core values.
Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance, and safety.
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns.
Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.
Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
Comply with DHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E., lost and found, key control, guest room safety).
Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget as described by General Manager.
Ensure compliance with specific brand standards.
Be aware of and communicate service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to hotel brand standards.
Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
Perform other duties as requested by management.