Assistant Director of Housekeeping

Job Number

24070004

Job Category

Housekeeping & Laundry

Location

Palace Hotel a Luxury Collection Hotel San Francisco, 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, United States VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full-Time

Located Remotely?

N

Relocation?

N

Position Type

Management

Job Summary

Assists in managing housekeeping functions and staff on a daily basis to ensure property guest rooms, public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained. Directs and works with team to successfully execute all housekeeping operations. Position focuses on ensuring guest and employee satisfaction and achieving the operating budget. Responsible for inspecting areas of responsibilities and following up with a plan for improving results.

Candidate Profile

Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in housekeeping or related professional area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

Core Work Activities

Managing Housekeeping Operations And Budgets

Reviews staffing levels to ensure the guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.

Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.

Supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.

Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.

Supervises daily housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.

Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide follow-up training as necessary.

Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same with them.

Schedule employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and attendance.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to policy.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.

Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

Review employee satsifaction results.

Participates in interviewing and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Strives to improve service performance.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $94,000 annually. This position offers health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, disability coverage, other life and work wellness benefits and may include incentive compensation. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.   

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

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