What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping position at Marcus Hotels & Resorts?
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Director of Housekeeping
Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, giving guests memorable experiences and access to the best restaurants, nightlife, and outdoor recreation in the city. Managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we adhere to our guiding principles of People Pleasing People and to always realize our most important assets are our incredible associates.
Purpose of the Position: Directs all phases of the Housekeeping Department within established Marcus Corporation and Hyatt policies and procedures.
At the Hyatt Regency Coralville, we offer the following benefits & perks, including, but not limited to:
Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Director of Housekeeping
Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, giving guests memorable experiences and access to the best restaurants, nightlife, and outdoor recreation in the city. Managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we adhere to our guiding principles of People Pleasing People and to always realize our most important assets are our incredible associates.
Purpose of the Position: Directs all phases of the Housekeeping Department within established Marcus Corporation and Hyatt policies and procedures.
At the Hyatt Regency Coralville, we offer the following benefits & perks, including, but not limited to:
- $500 sign-on bonus
- Competitive and robust Compensation Package
- Matching 401k & Profit Sharing Options
- Insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment
- Flexible schedule and emphasis on work/life balance
- Multitude of associate discounts for Hyatt and Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties
- Free Marcus Theaters movie tickets
- Free & Discounted Meals/Starbucks
- Free Parking
- Oversee the operation of the Housekeeping Department.
- Hire, train, terminate, schedule, supervise and develop Housekeeping Associates.
- Establish standards of cleanliness for all Housekeeping areas of responsibility.
- Ensure that all Brand Standards are consistently met.
- Complete inspections on a daily basis to include all VIP arrivals.
- Inspect public areas on a daily basis.
- Ensure furniture, facilities, and equipment are maintained and in good repair.
- Assign special project work, as needed, to all shifts.
- Oversee the operation of Lost and Found, including packaging and mailing of items.
- Maintain uniform inventories and processes.
- Responsible for inventory control of Housekeeping supplies, linen and equipment.
- Responsible for key control in Housekeeping Department.
- Responsible for daily, weekly and bi-weekly payroll reports as well as maintaining control of labor costs.
- Identify training needs, develop formal training plans and implement training programs.
- Plot direction and long term goals for the Housekeeping Department.
- Prepare Housekeeping budgets and forecasts.
- Control and analyze, on an on-going basis, departmental cost to ensure performance against budget.
- Make recommendations to his/her supervisor regarding improved methods and procedures so as to have a positive impact on guest/associate satisfaction.
- Purchase all Housekeeping supplies and equipment.
- Prepare Capital Budget Expenditures.
- Establish and maintain effective Associate Relations.
- Ensure discipline is administered timely and fairly with HR involvement.
- Oversee the development of the staff for succession planning.
- Ensure appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene, and appearance are maintained.
- Ensure regular departmental meetings are being held.
- Attend other scheduled meetings as required.
- Full knowledge and participation in the hotel's Fire, Safety, Security, and Environmental plan and/or committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Previous housekeeping management experience, with thorough knowledge of all housekeeping procedures.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, advanced degree in hospitality related field preferred.
- Supervisory skills, with the ability to successfully develop and retain a quality staff and maintain harmonious associate relations.
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability to exercise judgement and implement control over the performance of others.
- Ability to provide clear direction, instruction and guidance to subordinates.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Technology skills appropriate to enable use of email, internet and various spreadsheet programs.
- Complete knowledge on operations of all cleaning equipment and material, including vacuum cleaners, pushcarts and normal cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English, Bi-Lingual in Spanish preferred.
- Dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule based on business demands.
- Represent the company in a professional manner.
- Must be able to physically and visually inspect all areas of Hotel.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, grasp, stretch, and reach primarily to physically and visually inspect all areas of the property.
- Previous experience in hotel housekeeping, hospitals, nursing homes, medical centers, or as a custodian, room attendant, or residential cleaner is preferred but not required.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.