Executive Housekeeper

Job Number ‎23062407
Job Category Housekeeping & Laundry
Location The Dubai EDITION, Dubai Fountain Street Downtown Dubai, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Manages housekeeping functions and staff on a daily basis to ensure property
guest rooms, public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained.
Directs and works with team to successfully execute all housekeeping
operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and
maximize the financial performance of the department. Responsible for
inspecting areas of responsibilities and following up with a plan for
improving results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
* High school diploma or GED; ‎3 years experience in housekeeping or related professional area.
OR
* ‎2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; ‎3 years experience in housekeeping or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Housekeeping Operations and Budgets
* Ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.
* Understands the importance of department's operation on the overall property financial goals and educates staff on details as appropriate.
* Reviews staffing levels to ensure the guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
* Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.
* Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.
* Supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.
* Understands the impact of department's operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
* Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
* Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.
* Supervises daily housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.
* Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

Conducting Human Resources Activities
* Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide follow-up training as necessary.
* Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same with them.
* Schedule employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and attendance.
* Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
* Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to policy.
* Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
* Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.
* Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
* Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.
* Review employee satsifaction results.
* Participates in interviewing and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
* Sets a positive example for guest relations.
* Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.
* Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
* Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
* Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
* Strives to improve service performance.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring
a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are
committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager,
the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of
Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of
hospitality. Our hotels are stunning microcosms of the world's top cities,
featuring the finest in dining, entertainment, nightlife, and service to
create an enchanting experience that makes your spirit soar!

But to create this magical experience, we need you.

EDITION is hiring warm, out-going, authentically amazing people who are
looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them
proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a
handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that
continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today.