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Upscale HOTEL Director of Housekeeping!!...Chicago, IL
>>>VERY Exciting, Oversee Housekeeping for midsize full service, upscale, Award winning hotel operation! Excellent salary, relocation, paid, great benefits, professional, positive, guest service and human resource oriented!!! |
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About the Incumbent... |
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The incumbent has been promoted.
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Why You Want to Work for Us |
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Very professional, guest service and human resource oriented company! Top award winning hotel property in solid, well respected hotel co!
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About the Management Team |
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Very positive, professional, well trained, very guest srvice oriented, excellent mentors, leaders, team players, passionate about hotel standards and the guests!
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What Our Employees Say About Us |
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Really respect the hotels and hotel company, look forward to growth, enjoy the professional atmosphere, always learning, guests are happy, and team spirit is encouraged!
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Training We Provide |
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Training in any specific area that you are assigned to.
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Typical Promotion Paths |
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I was an Assistant GM and became GM in seven months
I worked in Housekeeping as a Supervisor and was then promoted to larger hotel as Executive Housekeeper
I was a Restaurant Supervisor and became an Assistant GM
(All of the above promotions happened within two years!)
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How a Person Can Make an Impact in This Job |
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Make sure hotel has maximum cleanliness, courteousy towards guests, and prompt service. All of this adds to bottom line profits and positive image and four star standards of hotel!
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Who Will this Job Appeal To? |
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- A person who enjoys a property that provides adequate staffing and pars.
- Someone who appreciates a well maintained property.
- People who appreciate having good laundry equipment.
- Individuals who enjoy training and developing Assistant Housekeepers for promotion.
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The Ideal Candidate for this Position |
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Oversee housekeeping and laundry.. Two plus years experience as Executive Housekeeper at a quality oriented mid size full service hotel or Assistant Executive Housekeeper at a 400 plus room hotel, or a quality service oriented General Manager or Assistant GM from a professional, limited service hotel.
Must have a two year college degree!
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About the Boss |
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Report to a very positive, talented, hands on, motivational, General Manager and Assistant GM!
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Scope of this Position |
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- We would also consider a talented hotel professional that is working in Front Office as a Strong Front Office Manager or Human Resource Manager that has exposure to Housekeeping!
- Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Housekeeping and Laundry
- In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Housekeeping
- Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of supervisory experience.
- Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of experience.
- Approximate full time staff under this position: 40
- This position reports to: Assistant GM
- Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality.
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Job Requirements |
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- Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
- Solid understanding of housekeeping and laundry supplies and pars.
- Teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve guest requests.
- See that inspection program is consistently maintained.
- Work closely with all other Departments.
- Inspect some rooms daily.
- Experience purchasing linens and housekeeping supplies.
- Current on latest housekeeping and laundry technology.
- Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance.
- Experience teaching, supervising, and mentoring multilingual and multicultural staff.
- Prior experience developing non-traditional approaches to Housekeeping would be a definite plus.
- Ensure OSHA and ADA policies are adhered to.
- Experience with turndown service, special needs of VIP Guests, foreign dignitaries, etc. helpful.
Managerial Requirements:
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.
- Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
- Demonstrate team building experience.
- Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
- Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
- Build morale and spirit.
- Participative management style.
- Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
- Solid career progression up through the ranks.
- Abilities to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.
- Experience communicating, training, and managing multi-lingual staffs.
- A mentor who has inspired, trained, and developed people for promotion.
- Experience training and cross-training employees.
- Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
- Experience training and developing employees with limited education/experience.
- Instill a "can-do" attitude in employees.
- Coach employees how to resolve and de-escalate conflicts.
- Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations.
Business Skills:
- Strong technical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of computers.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Exceptional detail in follow-up.
- Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills.
- Solid scheduling experience.
- Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
- Resolve problems.
- Assume responsibility/accountability.
- Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
- Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
- Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
- Think creatively.
Educational Requirements:
International Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of United States.
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Compensation |
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| Salary | $40,000 - $55,000 | | Bonus | Yes; $2,000 |
| Relocation | We will pay relocation costs as agreed upon at time of hiring |
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Benefits |
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| Paid Vacation | 14 days after 1st year
| | Paid Sick Leave | Yes |
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry
- Free Parking
- Meals
- Matching 401-k
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- Educational Assistance
- Pension Plan
- Full Use of Resort Amenities
- Company Hotel Travel Discounts
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
- We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
- EOE/AA
- Excellent relocation package, outstanding employee benefits, growth, and company perks,
- plus growth!!
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How to Apply |
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Job #118153 — Upscale HOTEL Director of Housekeeping!!...Chicago, IL
Varey Associates Inc |
527 Ninth Avenue, Suite 3-A
New York, NY 10018 |
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Company Description |
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Varey Associates Inc is a renowned and highly successful Executive Search and Consulting Firm that caters to middle and senior management hospitality positions.
Since our inception in 1990 as a national retainer Executive Search Firm, Varey Associates Inc has earned an outstanding reputation for making the most ideal match between the talented candidates that we represent and our select base of hotel clients. In so doing, Varey Associates has created and fine tuned "the Art of Executive Search" on behalf of the hospitality industry. Varey Associates is highly professional, innovative, fast, scrupulously honest, and extremely confidential.
We welcome speaking to talented candidates to confidentially present for appropriate positions on behalf of our hotel clients. |
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Company Statistics |
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Property Portfolio |
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| Types of properties we operate |
Hotel, Resort, Extended Stay |
| Types of locations |
Airports, Resorts, Major Cities, Small Cities, Suburban |
| Properties are located in |
Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia |
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Company Characteristics |
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- The company is very sound financially.
- We have a strong track record of promoting people based on performance, results, and willingness to relocate.
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How to Apply |
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Job #118153 — Upscale HOTEL Director of Housekeeping!!...Chicago, IL
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