JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of Laundry.  Ensure records are kept updated on linens, and production levels.  Maintain monthly inventory on all linens and supplies.  Responsible for scheduling laundry staff to forecasted levels and demands. Supervise, train and inspect the performance of assigned Supervisors, Laundry Attendants, Housepersons, Guest Room Attendants, Turndown Attendants, Linen Room Attendants, and Public Space Cleaners ensuring that all procedures are completed to the hotel's standards.  Assist where necessary to ensure optimum service to guests.

REPORTS TO:           Director of Housekeeping, Assistant Director of Housekeeping

SUPERVISES:           All Laundry and Housekeeping associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Housekeeping /Laundry Department
2. All guest room corridors, guest rooms, laundry area, elevators, stairwells and service areas, linen closets, associate restroom and vending area and storage closets.
3. Job involves working:
   • under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold).
   • under variable noise levels.
   • outdoors/indoors.
   • around fumes and/or odor hazards.
   • around dust and/or mite hazards.
   • around chemicals.
   • around bio-hazards.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:                      Associates in all departments.

External:                    Hotel guests/visitors and outside contractors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
2. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
3. Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
4. Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
5. Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
6. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
7. Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: status of hotel room count, group arrival, VIP’s, special events and knowledge of job responsibilities of associate.
8. Ensure that assigned associate reports to work and clocks in properly. Document any late or absent employees.
9. Document call offs and replace for any shift.
10. Coordinate breaks for assigned associates.
11. Prepare and distribute assignments to assigned associate and review priorities.
12. Assign designated keys, radios and electronic devices to assigned associate. Maintain accurate record of such and ensure security of keys.
13. Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift.
14. Inspect guest rooms, guest corridors, elevator foyer area, vending area, service area including linen closet, associate restroom and storage area.
15. Check all associates for proper work attire and grooming.
16. Check all equipment used by direct subordinates for proper supplies, neatness, cleanliness and mechanical problems. Instruct designated personnel to correct deficiencies.
17. Inspect public areas/bathrooms, restaurants, offices and service areas after being cleaned by respective personnel, using designated checklists. Directly contact respective personnel and relay any deficiencies to be corrected.
18. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
19. Accommodate guest requests for items or additional supplies expediently and courteously. Follow up on delivery and return of all such items.
20. Conduct training of associate as assigned.
21. Provide feedback on associate performance to manager. Report disciplinary problems to manager and participate in the counseling of employees.
22. Document pertinent information in department per existing standards.
23. Accurately maintain time records utilizing existing software and standard operating procedures.
24. Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving. Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with on-coming manager and/or supervisor.
25. Enforce safety standards.
26. Stock all laundry areas with supplies.
27. Operate within budget guidelines.
28. Maintain employee morale and low turnover.
29. Familiar with opening and closing procedures.
30. Develop and improve on production levels, quality control levels and cleanliness issues.
31. Contact and work with outside services when needed.
32. Work closely with the Engineering department in relation to assigned working condition of equipment.
33. Conduct daily shift meetings.
34. Coordinate special projects.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assist in other areas of Housekeeping as assigned.
2. Attend designated meetings.
3. Maintain proper inventories.