What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Supervisor- Free Parking position at The Palms Hotel & Spa?
Job Details
About Us
The Palms Hotel & Spa combines genuine service, laid-back sophistication and oceanfront serenity into a 251-room vacation, meeting, and wedding destination where complete wellness and environmental awareness are at the center of each guest experience.
Privately owned and managed by a European family since over 25 years, The Palms is a AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel with a lush tropical pool area, a full-service beach operation, over 8,000SF of meeting and event space, an AVEDA lifestyle spa & salon, and ESSENSIA Restaurant & Bar, its signature natural gourmet eatery. The Palms Hotel & Spa is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a collection of the finest independent luxury hotels around the world, and Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, and the recipient of Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Award for six consecutive years.
Enjoy a stable work environment in a professionally run hotel, where we help each other to flourish and grow. Come and be a part of our family!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
JOB SUMMARY:
The housekeeping Supervisor supervises the housekeeping staff and inspects hotel guestrooms, bathrooms, corridors, and the lobby. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, and directing staff and addressing and resolving guest complaints.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with all hotel policies and standard operation procedures of the Hotel and its management company
- Work together with the Front Office Manager and Chief Engineer to maintain constant communications and status of all rooms
- Assist in policies designed to ensure the highest level of guest services according to the standards set forth by The Palms Hotel and Spa.
- Oversee the inspection of guest rooms and public areas to ensure cleanliness and standards have been adhered to
- Ensure all arrivals rooms have been inspected and any discrepancies have been corrected
- Maintain constant communication with housekeepers regarding the status of rooms. Ex. Privacy signs early check-outs and late departures
- Ensure AM Report (inspection of all vacant rooms) is performed by 11:00 AM and communicated to the Front Office
- Ensure vacant and clean rooms are continuously given to the Front Office or input in computer for early arrivals
- Reconcile and resolve Housekeeping and Front Office room status in the computer on or by 5:00 PM
- Perform duties of housekeeping and laundry positions as necessary
- Attend all meetings related to Housekeeping and laundry
- Adhere to all fire, safety, and security procedures according to hotel policy
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain the highest level of customer service and guest satisfaction according to the standards set forth by The Palms Hotel and Spa
- Ensure compliance with health and sanitation policies in all areas
- Adhere to all fire, safety, and security procedures according to hotel policy
- Adhere to all sustainability guidelines as per the Inspired by Nature Program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- The ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong leadership skills
- Committed to service, quality and cleanliness
- Excellent communication skills. Proficient in the English language (written and verbal); a second language is an asset
- Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Ability to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment
- Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to participate in discussions, read and write reports
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Attention to detail and skilled organization
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team environment
- Show genuine care for all co-workers and guest(s)
- Able to project in a professional manner at all times
Education/Certifications
High School diploma or equivalent work experience
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standing
- Walking most of the time
- Reach, bend and stoop
- Ability to push/pull 75 pounds
- Ability to climb stairs and use balance
- Ability to work in the heat
- Able to lift unassisted 30-60 lbs
- Exposure to chemicals that must be handled properly to ensure the safety of the team member
- There may be regular exposure to mild discomfort from factors such as dust, odors, extreme temperature, inclement weather, noise, or lights
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties and requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current tasks performed, management reserves the right to revise or require other commitments when circumstances prevail.
The hotel operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. We may find it necessary to schedule shifts according to our business volume. You must be willing and available to fulfill changing operational demands.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
