Mgr-Housekeeping📣 Job Ad

About the Role

W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Housekeeping Manager. This full-time management position is essential for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction throughout the hotel. The role includes overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and contributing to the overall financial success of the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the housekeeping department, and if applicable, laundry/recreation/spa services.
• Direct and train staff and assist as business necessitates, ensuring all guest rooms and public areas and employee areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Conduct daily inspections of guest rooms and public areas, holding staff accountable for any necessary corrective actions to maintain W Hotels' renowned standards.
• Ensure efficient and timely communication of room status to the Front Desk.
• Prepare daily work assignments based on the list of rooms requiring immediate cleaning and expected departures.
• Manage inventory of housekeeping supplies to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Support and oversee an effective inspection program for all guest rooms and public areas.
• Understand and manage the department's impact on the overall financial goals of the property, striving to meet or exceed budget goals.
• Verify that all staff have the necessary supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Communicate to staff areas that require attention and follow up to ensure understanding and execution.
• Oversee daily housekeeping shift operations, ensuring compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in management meetings, consistently communicating a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to achieve desired outcomes.
• Utilize on-the-job training tools to train new room attendants and provide necessary follow-up training.
• Create and maintain open, collaborative relations with staff, and promote a similar environment amongst the team.
• Schedule staff according to business needs and track employee time and attendance.
• Ensure staff understand their expectations and performance standards.
• Apply property policies fairly and consistently, completing disciplinary procedures and documentation in accordance with Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs), and support the peer review process where applicable.
• Oversee staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Monitor staff service behaviors and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure employee recognition programs are activated and executed across all shifts.
• Participate in ongoing employee recognition program.
• Solicit employee feedback, maintain an open-door policy, and review employee satisfaction survey results to identify and address concerns.
• Participate in progressive disciplinary procedures for employees.
• Celebrate team successes and publicly acknowledge team members' contributions.
• Set a positive example for guest relations and embody the brand's service culture.
• Participate in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.
• Empower employees to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Emphasize guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focus on continuous improvement.
• Respond to and resolve guest issues and complaints effectively.
• Continuously strive to improve service performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of experience in housekeeping or a related professional field.
• Alternatively, a two-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major, with no prior work experience required.

Required Skills

• Housekeeping
• Laundry Operations
• Guest Satisfaction
• Budget Management
• Human Resources Management
• Customer Service Excellence

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position requiring 2-5 years of experience. The work location is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the address: Al Aqiq Street, Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13519.