Director of Housekeeping

Job Description

Job Description

Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District.

Job Specific

• Maintain housekeeping staffing levels to provide for optimal performance
• Interviews, selects all department management level personnel
• Schedules all management level personnel to provide for proper supervision at all times
• Develops / approves all departmental; budgets, forecasts and schedules
• Stays current with industry related technological improvements geared toward improved efficiency of delivery, and / or quality of product provided
• Responsible for the smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of the housekeeping department, to include; labor management, inventory control, product selection
• Coordinates departmental activities to coincide with other hotel department requirements in order to maintain the overall cleanliness of the guest rooms, public and other assigned areas of responsibility
• Approves all department purchase requisitions,
• Oversees storeroom inventories to ensure maintenance of adequate par levels necessary to support forecasted operational requirements
• Coordinates special projects related to housekeeping operations as determined by the Hotel General Manager
• Establishes work routines and schedules which address the needs of the hotel, while being flexible enough to respond to emergency situations and fluctuations in occupancy
• Keeps the General Manager apprised of all significant happenings within the department
• Assists in the selection employee uniforms and determination of uniform purchase requirements
• Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities / promotions and upcoming events; maintain communication with other departments within the hotel
• Holds daily, weekly and monthly department meetings designed to provide necessary contact and operating information for all departmental employees
• Deals directly with Guests whenever necessary to solve problems and ensure satisfaction
• Coordinates with Laundry / Valet Manager to determine purchase requirements for all guest room linen, terry and employee uniforms
• Communicates regularly with Laundry / Valet Manager regarding employee comments and concerns about the quality control of employee uniform cleaning, pressing etc.
• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental employees according to Loews standards
• Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
• Establishes and ensures adherence to all departmental and Loews Hotels policies, procedures and guidelines
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to attain same
• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product / service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional financial performance
• Other duties as assigned

General

Qualifications

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.