Substitute - Asst. Housekeeping Manager

EQX Hotel Management LLC•New York, NY

About The Position

Equinox Hotels will cater to the high-performance traveler guest and those aspiring for high performance and will fuse substance and style to serve as the ultimate hotel destination with a 360-degree lifestyle experience. Our hotels will offer the bespoke experiences and unparalleled services consumers have come to expect from Equinox over its 25-year history. IT’S NOT FITNESS. IT’S LIFE. We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them, and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company. If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others, we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. The Assistant Housekeeping Manager will report to the Director of Housekeeping and will oversee all day-to-day operations within the Housekeeping Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
Three to Five years in a similar role in luxury NYC hotels.
NYC Union experience required.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding.
Prior guest relations training.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.
Perform well under pressure situations, time demands, and work overtime when needed.
Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
General computer knowledge and ability to enter work orders, make notes, etc. or related system.
Ability to work flexible schedule (AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends & Holidays)

Responsibilities

Responsible for hotel cleanliness and brand service standards are being maintained in both back and front of house areas
Communicate and cooperate with various departments including Front Office, In Room Dining and Engineering to assure Hotel Member Satisfaction
Supervise Housekeeping and Valet team member development
Ensure equipment and cleaning supplies are safe and secure
Inspect public areas, accommodations and back-of-house areas in a timely fashion
Conduct Daily Pre-Shift departmental meetings and attend operations meetings as needed
Plan, assign and monitor deep cleaning projects and various other assignments for all Room Attendants, Housepersons and Valet Attendants
Monitor all V.I.P.'s, and special requests
Respond to and follow up on Hotel & Team Member questions, concerns or issues. Provide assistance, direction and information as requested.
Perform administrative duties such as payroll, inventory, purchasing and scheduling as needed.
Issue daily assignments to Team Members according to occupancy and preferences
Properly train and re-train employees based on established standards. Administer follow ups accordingly