Assistant Housekeeping Manager

The Atlas Hotel•Boston, MA

About The Position

Step into the future of hospitality at The Atlas Hotel. The Atlas, Boston’s first-of-its-kind hotel, is where local connection meets global inspiration, and hospitality intersects with thought leadership. Join us at the ground floor of this brand-new hotel opening and help craft unforgettable moments at the intersection of research, hospitality, and inspiration—where every day is a first. The Assistant Housekeeping Manager is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Housekeeping Department in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with quality service and a clean and safe environment throughout their stay, while efficiently managing expenses and maximizing service levels.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required. College course work in related field helpful.
At least two to three years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Able to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
Able to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Demonstrates initiative, including anticipating guest and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of Room Attendants’ carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways, and landings.
Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline all housekeeping personnel according to Highgate Hotel SOP's.
Carry a phone with a Relay option at all times. Operate mobile phones and Relay / radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department.
Maintain access to Alice at all times, monitor team progress, and report maintenance issues through proper communication.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Monitor and act on special requests as needed; VIPs, special needs rooms, connecting, etc.
Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis using steps to effective training according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures and policies according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain a regularly scheduled cleaning program (i.e. floor care, hard cleaning, mattress flipping, etc.) and maintain a detailed checklist for each position.
Assist in maintaining and controlling all housekeeping equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of Housekeeping Office, linen rooms, storage closets and stairwells.
Assist in ensuring compliance with all corporate Risk Management standards (MSDS, HazComm, etc.).
Ensure consistency with departmental opening and closing procedures.
Ensure that public areas, guest rooms and back-of-house areas are cleaned to Highgate Hotel standards.
Record all valet laundry for valet cleaners. Check and review incoming laundry at end of day to ensure all items have been returned.
Ensure guest privacy and security through correctly following Highgate Hotel procedures.
Monitor work orders and submit to Engineering according to hotel procedures. Follow up on work orders to ensure completion.
Conduct pre-shift meetings for Room Attendants and House Attendants.
Respond to emergency situations using information contained in MSD sheets. Keep MSD sheets current and easily available.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests, fellow employees, and self.
At the end of the shift, ensure all keys have been turned in and assignments have been completed.
Be familiar with correct guest room cleaning procedures to assist with cleaning if needed.
Assist with training of Housekeeping staff.
Inspect Room Attendant’s 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 Executive Housekeeper or Assistant Executive Housekeeper, inspect all V.I.P. rooms and report their availability to the Front Office, according to hotel standards.
Establish and maintain key control system.
Oversee the closing of the floors at the end of the day, ensuring the Room Attendants’ carts are clean and restocked.
Oversee the daily assignment of duties, ensuring Room Attendants and House Attendants carry a work assignment.
Update and reinforce the use of a detailed checklist for each position.
Balance and clear room status nightly; compare the p.m. housekeeping report with the PMS room status report and resolve any discrepancies.
Ensure consistency with departmental opening and closing procedures.
Assist in maintaining required pars of all housekeeping and laundry supplies and all needed supplies and amenities on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Record all valet laundry for valet cleaners. Check and review incoming laundry at end of day to ensure all items have been returned.
Assist in conducting monthly and quarterly housekeeping inventories on a timely basis.
Perform other duties as requested by management.