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Training Specialist, Hotel Housekeeping

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

777 San Manuel Boulevard
Highland, CA 92346

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Full-Time

Under the direction of the Director of Housekeeping, the Housekeeping Training Specialist is responsible for the administration, coordination, and execution of training for Housekeeping. The Housekeeping Training Specialist conducts new hire hands-on training for front line team members as well as other assigned trainings for all levels of team members. This position ensures existing team members are up-to-date on guidelines, policies, procedures, Standard Operating Guidelines, work methods, and new product training. The Housekeeping Training Specialist also works with the Hotel Safety Specialist to train all aspects of health and safety compliance, as well as how to achieve a high level of customer service to maintain best in class service according to brand standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develops, coordinates, and conducts effective training programs to maintain or improve job skills using applicable industry best practices. Facilitates training via classes, workshops, hands-on-coaching, and mentoring. Develops a best practice process for administering training that includes training room scheduling, facilities set-up and catering, administering training class materials, and sending course communications (i.e. invitations, pre-work, reminders, follow-up, class attendance processing, completion status and evaluations).  Conducts on-the-job and classroom training for departmental, functional and job-specific policies/procedures.

2. Maintains and updates individual and department training records and files.  Tracks performance metrics regarding attendance, satisfaction, effectiveness and behavioral changes post training.

3. Identifies and evaluates external sources for training materials and courses.  Collaborates with the Hotel Safety Specialist to ensure application techniques, department equipment and recommended uses are aligned with the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

4. Assists with department new hire orientation for all new Housekeeping team members.  Conducts classroom training as well as job shadowing to confirm job proficiency and answer questions, as needed.  Regularly follows-up with new team members during the onboarding period. 

5. Collaborates with the Hotel Training Specialist to assist with ongoing development of general training instructions, checklists, and visual aids, when needed. Makes recommendations for improvements and/or changes to training materials, courses, etc.  Assists with ensuring compliance with policies and procedures via continuous and refresher training of all hotel team members.

6. Attends meetings and seminars to obtain useful information that can be implemented into department training.

7. Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of the department.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED is required.
  • Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.  
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in housekeeping in an upscale hotel is required.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience leading and coaching others towards performance standards is preferred.
  • Must have schedule flexibility including evenings, weekends, holiday shifts and overtime, if needed.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
  • Ability to learn new systems, software, and applications.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Must possess excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Must be self-motivated, results oriented, friendly and confident.
  • Demonstrated experience training and developing team members to achieve full competency in a limited timeframe.
  • Must have experience interacting with members of the public in an effective, courteous, and professional manner.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

  • At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
  • Certification in training or learning performance such as Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is preferred.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

Posted April 5, 2024

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA. It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms. We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.

Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.

The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.

The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms. Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.

Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry. Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.

At San Manuel, our team members define us. Working at San Manuel is more than just a job. It is a career that will help you grow into the successful professional you want to be.

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Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive. The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more. 

Our employees have the option to select the benefits that best support their lives and their wellness.