Room Service Supervisor

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums, Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges, two pools with an authentic sandy beach, cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center, full-service spa and salon and 266,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Job Specific

• Performs departmental opening and closing duties
• Monitors and supervises department staff
• Schedules Star Service Delivery staff according to established guidelines and forecasted needs
• Obtains Hospitality function sheets, coordinates activities as needed to ensure timely performance of all necessary duties. Oversee all aspects of Hospitality Suite set up, service and breakdown
• Oversees amenity preparation and delivery, monitors in-house VIP's to ensure satisfaction
• Supervises completion of required set up / preparation, at beginning of shift and clean up restocking at end of shift
• Inspects all equipment prior to, during and at end of shift, reports any needed repairs to supervisor
• Inventories supplies at beginning of shift, obtains supplies necessary to support forecasted level of business
• Coordinates preparation of coffee as required throughout shift
• Ensures trays and carts are reset as required throughout shift
• Checks all Room Service Orders for accuracy and completeness prior to departing kitchen
• Oversees/expedites Star Service requests to guest in a timely manner
• Monitors/delivery, set up and service of Housekeeping related requests and Room Service orders in guest room.
• Ensures that proper charge authorization or payment for orders delivered is obtained
• Monitors completion of departmental paperwork to ensure accuracy
• Coordinates pick up of soiled Room Service trays and carts from guestrooms and corridors
• Ensures cleanliness of Room Service area and equipment Assigns and verifies completion of closing duties at end of shift
• Oversees all activities related to restocking of guestroom refreshment pantries
• Monitors/maintains refreshment pantry product inventory
• Coordinates maintenance of all guestroom refreshment pantries and restocking equipment
• Coordinates pick up/processing/delivery of guest laundry valet orders
• Performs administrative functions for department in accordance with hotel standards
• Maintains special service/amenity requests files and coordinates delivery of items requested
• Oversees/assists in set-up, delivery of service in Hospitality Suites
• Attends meetings as required to communicate with personnel and stay current with pertinent hotel information and activities
• Coaches , counsels, trains, retrains employees as needed to ensure provision of superior levels of service
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One plus years experience as Room Service Supervisor/Captain in high volume, quality hotel operation
• Thorough knowledge of quality Room Service techniques and standards
• Familiar with all aspects of providing superior guest service
• Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of or ability to learn various hospitality software applications preferably HIS, Aloha, Espresso
• Effective organization, communication, leadership and management skills
• Ability to lift and carry food service trays weighting 35 pounds
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays