Seasonal housekeeping Supervisor

Shelburne Farms•Shelburne, VT

5h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As the Housekeeping Supervisor, you share our deep commitment to the Farm’s mission and vision [https://shelburnefarms.org/about/our-mission-vision] as you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. You enjoy mentoring and learning from your staff to help them grow. This role is essential in helping to lead a team and maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the inn and cottages across the farm while providing exceptional service to our guests and visitors.

Requirements

Available to work weekends and holidays as we’re open 7 days a week from May - October.
Leadership experience in any capacity.
Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
Welcome to all and comfortable working with individuals and groups of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Housekeeping Manager and Inn Director to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Lead by example and work side by side with your teams. This is a hands-on supervisory role and the best way to give in the moment feedback is to be working alongside the housekeeping staff.
Facilitate ongoing training, are clear with your directions, receptive and open to feedback, and are patient as your team learns the ropes.
Value team members’ differences and thrive when working with a diverse team. You are comfortable working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill levels.
Cleaning and care of all 2nd and 3rd floor bedrooms (no elevator or lift), bathrooms and public spaces.
Cleaning and care of all guest cottages and houses (single room and multi-room cottages).
Change bed linens, towels, and replenish guest amenities with sustainable options.
Assisting with the daily laundry and care of linens as needed.
Clean and maintain common areas within the historical Inn, ensuring preservation of its unique features.
Learning and following proper care of museum quality furnishings, special woodwork and floors, etc.
Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and mopping using environmentally friendly methods.
Greet and assist guests, providing instructions and information about their room, the inn and farm while offering them additional resources with our guest service team.
Engage with guests if they’re curious to learn more about our programs, tours, activities, and the general farm if you have first hand experiences to share (you’ll learn a lot in orientation!).