Director of Housekeeping
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
- Maintain an effective inspection program for hotel rooms, public and other assigned areas.
- Oversee or prepare schedules consistent with hotel occupancy and updated forecasts and/or notify third party vendor of weekly staffing needs.
- Observe and monitor staff performance to meet established productivity and cleanliness standards.
- Monitor inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
- Monitor and creatively communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to effectively communicate to and celebrate with the housekeeping staff.
- Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, and guest room safety).
- Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and third-party contract labor.
- Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget and forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, if applicable.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
- 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.
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required.
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or occasional alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.