Housekeeping Supervisor

Salamander Palm Beach Employer LLC•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

About The Position

Supervise the operations of the housekeeping staff promoting a safe environment and quality service to achieve maximum guest satisfaction, protection of assets and minimal expenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous hotel experience
Must have the ability to communicate in English.
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Can communicate well with guests.
Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate and work well with fellow employees and maintain a presentable appearance, behavior and manner at all times.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
The employee frequently is required to talk and listen.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
Ability to walk throughout the resort, bend, stoop and reach.

Responsibilities

Supervise the housekeeping staff; providing open communication, training, coaching and counseling and providing performance feedback to ensure maximum efficiency.
Supervise and inspect the cleaning of the guest rooms, turndown service, public areas and back of the house; ensure compliance with accident/loss prevention programs, health/sanitation standards and regulations to achieve a high level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
Issue assignments to staff reviewing special requests and areas of concentration to ensure a smooth flow of the housekeeping operation.
Issue supplies/goods to staff at beginning of shift in order to control inventory and ensure proper supplies are available while controlling expenses.
Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
Log items into the Lost and Found and answer inquires to maintain controls and ensure guest satisfaction.
Implement emergency training and procedures to ensure appropriate protection of the hotel, guests, staff and company assets.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day/night shifts, weekends and holidays