Director of Housekeeping

Posted:
12/16/2024, 11:39:37 PM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Palm Desert, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Salary Range $80,000-$90,000.00/year plus Bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salaried basis in accordance with state and federal law.

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 hires and provide follow-up training as necessary. 

  • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same with them. 

  • Schedule associates to business demands and for tracks associate time and attendance. 

  • Ensures associates 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 associates and provides feedback to individuals. 

  • Ensures associate recognition is taking place on all shifts. 

  • Solicits associate feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews associate satisfaction results to identify and address associate problems or concerns. 

  • Participates in associate progressive discipline procedures. 

  • Review associate satisfaction 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 associates 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. 

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Website: https://marriottvacationsworldwide.com/

Headquarter Location: Orlando, Florida, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1984

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Hotel ⋅ Rental ⋅ Tourism ⋅ Travel