Excecutive Houskeeper

Executive housekeepers direct and control housekeeping operations and staff of the housekeeping department. An executive housekeeper, co-ordinates between housekeeping crews to inspect assigned areas to ensure standards are met. An executive housekeeper manages many priorities and demands and is able to solve problems, support staff, as well as perform the duties of a housekeeper when required.

Responsibilities

Establish and/or implement operating procedures and standards

Plan and coordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crew

Coordinate inspection or inspect assigned areas to ensure standards are met

Apply human resource management skills, such as hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating performance

Complete financial management tasks, such as setting and adhering to a budget

Handle administrative tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional attitude

Previous experience working in housekeeping is required

Previous supervisor or manager experience is an asset

Human resource management skills such as recruitment and training

Basic accounting skills

Good customer service skills

Purchasing and inventory skills is an asset