At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.
Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture.
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?
We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
We care for you, just as we care for others.
About Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
Join the team at this beachy, surf-themed hotel with a relaxed and easy vibe.
Job Specific
- Maintain housekeeping staffing levels to provide for optimal performance
- Interviews, selects all department management level personnel
- Schedules all management level personnel to provide for proper supervision at all times
- Develops/approves all departmental; budgets, forecasts and schedules
- Stays current with industry related technological improvements geared toward improved efficiency of delivery, and/or quality of product provided
- Responsible for the smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of the housekeeping department, to include; labor management, inventory control, product selection
- Coordinates departmental activities to coincide with other hotel department requirements in order to maintain the overall cleanliness of the guest rooms, public and other assigned areas of responsibility
- Approves all department purchase requisitions,
- Oversees storeroom inventories to ensure maintenance of adequate par levels necessary to support forecasted operational requirements
- Coordinates special projects related to housekeeping operations as determined by the Hotel General Manager
- Establishes work routines and schedules which address the needs of the hotel, while being flexible enough to respond to emergency situations and fluctuations in occupancy
- Keeps the General Manager apprised of all significant happenings within the department
- Assists in the selection employee uniforms and determination of uniform purchase requirements
- Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities/promotions and upcoming events; maintain communication with other departments within the hotel
- Holds daily, weekly and monthly department meetings designed to provide necessary contact and operating information for all departmental employees
- Deals directly with Guests whenever necessary to solve problems and ensure satisfaction
- Coordinates with Laundry/Valet Manager to determine purchase requirements for all guest room linen, terry and employee uniforms
- Communicates regularly with Laundry/Valet Manager regarding employee comments and concerns about the quality control of employee uniform cleaning, pressing etc.
- Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental employees according to Loews standards
- Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
- Establishes and ensures adherence to all departmental and Loews Hotels policies, procedures and guidelines
- Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to attain same
- Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional financial performance
- Other duties as assigned
General
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- Recycles whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of all matters relating to the proper administration and operation of Hospitality Housekeeping operations
- Five to seven years of experience
- Ability to develop and maintain effective operating and control processes designed to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established guest satisfaction criteria
- Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays