Housekeeping Supervisor

Archer Hotel at Domain NORTHSIDE is actively hiring for our next Housekeeping Supervisor/Inspector! *Duties and Responsibilities* The Housekeeping Supervisor supports the housekeeping and laundry departments and manages all facets of the Housekeeping Department in the absence of the Executive Housekeeper, ensuring the highest level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
They are responsible for supporting the training function of all new hired room attendants and provides on-going re-training of established room attendants.
They are responsible for the general support of the Room Attendants by collecting linens, garbage, performing routine general cleaning projects, delivering items to guest rooms.
* Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with LodgeWorks standards as required by scheduling, which varies according to hotel needs.
* Comply with LodgeWorks’ standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
* Supervise the housekeeping staff, providing open communication, training, coaching, counseling and performance feedback to ensure maximum efficiency.
* Supervise and inspect the cleaning of the guest rooms, turndown service, public areas and back of house; ensure compliance with health/sanitation standards and regulations to achieve a high level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
* Train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring that they perform in accordance with hotel standards and consistent with LodgeWorks’ core values.
* Inspect, monitor and maintain level of cleanliness in all assigned guest rooms; report all unsatisfactory conditions to the room attendant and take full responsibility to ensure that it is rectified in a timely manner.
* Support the hotel’s leadership team in managing labor costs within budget standards and staffing guidelines.
* Manage supply inventory and monitor storage procedures and policies throughout the property; ensure safe chemical handling and proper chemical usage procedures.
* Develop work schedules and coordinate staff work assignments in conjunction with manager.
* Monitor out-of-order, out-of-service, discrepant and show rooms.
* Monitor and act on special requests as needed (e.
g.
, VIPs, special need rooms).
* Conduct or monitor daily stand-up meetings with staff to assign daily assignments.
* Ensure consistency with departmental opening and closing procedures.
* Inspect all VIP rooms prior to arrival.
* Conduct regular tours of work areas, reviewing housekeeping productivity in completion of assignments; perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
* Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
* Follow facility safety and security guidelines; participate in property safety committee and serve as an emergency responder for the location.
* Assist in any other task and duties as requested by management.
* Maintains departmental key control.
*Qualification Standards* * A team player with a heart for hospitality.
* Entrepreneurial at heart and innovative in mind.
* A long-term thinker.
* Customer-focused, with guests, clients and employees at the forefront of your thinking.
* Nimble and able to adapt to change quickly.
* Committed to sharing and togetherness and value the family mindset of our organization.
* Aware that a good reputation is a huge asset to a hotel and committed to being a representative of that great reputation.
* An excellent communicator.
* Naturally curious and value listening to solve problems.
* Comfortable following directions, guidelines and work objectives.
* Capable of exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
* Capable of standing for an entire shift or for an extended amount of time.
* Capable of reaching overhead, utilizing both hands, leaning over, stooping and kneeling.
* A plus: Practiced, with six months' related experience in hospitality or a service industry.
* A must: Eager to be part of a great work culture and team.
Archer Hotel Austin is a part of LodgeWorks, a hotel management and development company based in Wichita, Kansas with 950+ employees nationwide.
Our multi-brand strategy includes Archer, Hyatt Place, HYATT house, Aloft, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, and other high quality, nationally branded products.
We are industry innovators with a rich history and a strong family culture.
At LodgeWorks, hospitality is more than just the industry in which we work.
It defines everything we do.
Hospitality is the single most important element of our organization – the foundation upon which everything is built.
Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) with employer match, Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee, additional Supplemental Term Life Insurance available at a minimal cost to the employee, Long and Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to the employee, and much more for full-time positions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and have a lot to offer individuals interested in joining our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * 8 hour shift Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person