What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping position at Okana Resort?
About Us:
Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination.
Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Join us as the Director of Housekeeping to oversee the operations of our Housekeeping team to launch this world-class property
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event space spanning 27,000 square feet.
Our Vision for our team members:
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!
Location Description:Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination.
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Overview:
Shape your years of leadership skills and career experience by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.
Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Join us as the Director of Housekeeping to oversee the operations of our Housekeeping team to launch this world-class property
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event space spanning 27,000 square feet.
Our employees are Experience Curators who are professional memory-makers, creating personalized guest experiences from start to finish. Experience Curators craft meaningful, over-the-top experiences that wow our guests time after time.
Our Vision for our team members:
- Be a part of the opening team of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination
- Contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth
- An individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
- Be appreciated for what you bring to the team
- Learn and grow with a company that values its associates
What is in it for you:
- Competitive wages
- People-first culture
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings
- Growth opportunities
- Paid time off
- Festive environment
- Perks & discounts
About the role
The Director of Housekeeping oversees the Housekeeping & Laundry operations of the resort, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. This role involves managing the staff in both departments, providing the training, supplies, and support required to maintain the resort’s guestrooms and public areas in pristine condition. The Director of Housekeeping must be familiar with the PMS software used to distribute daily workloads, be able to manage inventories and costs for guestroom supplies, linens, and cleaning equipment. Resort Walk-through’s are a vital part of the daily workload and this individual must work collaboratively with other departments to support their housekeeping needs. They must be able to train and mentor the management team in both departments and support their career growth.
What you will be doing:
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Deliver the best service, quality and value to every customer, every time. Maintain customer satisfaction as the driving philosophy of the Housekeeping department. Personally demonstrate a commitment to customer service by responding promptly to guest needs. Commit to satisfying every guest. Ensure your staff, including all new hires, are trained to meet standards. Empower Housekeeping staff to deliver customer service by encouraging and rewarding responsive guest assistance.
- FINANCIAL: Manage department within budget. Accurately forecast expenses. Prepare annual departmental budget that accurately reflects the department’s operations plan. Analyze financial and operating information on an ongoing basis in order to adjust labor, supplies, materials and other costs to achieve budget. Ensure department staff is trained in control procedures as outlined by Internal Audit, and that these procedures are consistently followed.
- PEOPLE: Manage people according to Pyramid Global Hospitality’s values, which are centered around putting associates first. Instill a servant culture which is focused upon partnering and supporting all members of the team.. Manage human resources functions including recruiting, selection, orientation, training, performance reviews, pay and recognition programs to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce. Maintain a positive, cooperative work environment between staff and management. Emphasize training and development as a way of doing business in order to empower employees to successfully perform their jobs. Help to develop management talent by acting as a mentor for direct reports. Resolve employee grievances fairly and timely. Ensure employees fully understand performance standards, review process, and reward successes. Manage safety program to protect guests and employees and which meets OSHA requirements. Use ongoing safety plan to minimize workers’ compensation claims.
- QUALITY: Maintain physical product standards by routinely inspecting rooms, public areas and laundry facilities to ensure proper working condition and departmental supplies are stocked at proper levels. Submit work orders to the maintenance department on a timely basis and follow up to ensure completion. Justify requests for capital projects using ROI. Manage security procedures such as key control and lost and found.
What you bring to the role:
- High school diploma required; degree in hospitality management is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of housekeeping operations experience, with at least 5 years in management.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Spanish speaker is beneficial.
- Proficiency in property management system used to distribute workload in laundry & housekeeping departments.
- Exceptional customer service skills to interact and handle guest situations.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to housekeeping & laundry operations
OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.
Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
