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Executive Housekeeper, Southland Casino

Delaware North Companies Inc

  • West Memphis, AR
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    In this role, you will be responsible for leading all areas of the hotel housekeeping and laundry department, including assigning work, training new hires, providing continuous development for existing associates, inspecting work quality, and managing supply requisitions. Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWest Memphis, AR
    IndustryHotels and Lodging
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1915
    Websitehttps://www.delawarenorth.com/

    Description

    The opportunity

    Delaware North Gaming is hiring an Executive Housekeeper to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for leading all areas of the hotel housekeeping and laundry department, including assigning work, training new hires, providing continuous development for existing associates, inspecting work quality, and managing supply requisitions. Ensures departmental expenses re-main aligned with budgets and forecasts while maintaining AAA Four Diamond or higher house-keeping standards, applicable green certification requirements, and effective oversight of vendor performance.

    What we offer

    At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
    • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
    • Paid vacation days and holidays
    • Paid parental bonding leave
    • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
    • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

    What will you do?

    • Lead and supervise the housekeeping department, including supervisors and associates, by delegating assignments, maintaining schedules and payroll, and ensuring effective daily operations.
    • Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of the entire hotel by routinely inspecting guest rooms and public areas and ensuring established company and quality standards are met.
    • Lead readiness for AAA Four Diamond or higher standards by conducting documented quality audits, coaching associates, monitoring results, and implementing corrective action plans.
    • Oversee housekeeping supplies, linen, laundry operations, equipment, and vendor performance, maintaining appropriate par levels, quality standards, timely service, and budget expectations.
    • Partner with Front Desk and Maintenance to maintain accurate room status and availability and coordinate preventive maintenance for guest rooms and public areas.
    • Develop, implement, and sustain housekeeping procedures and performance standards, monitoring costs, inventories, quality results, and operational metrics to improve efficiency, sustainability, and the guest experience.
    • Maintain professional guest and associate relationships by communicating effectively, demonstrating a positive and adaptable approach, and resolving guest concerns and complaints in a timely manner while supporting applicable green certification standards.

    More about you

    • Must have a minimum of 3 years previous Housekeeping department leadership experience, to include successful management of a large staff and focus on exceptional guest service.
    • At least 1 year experience leading housekeeping operations in a luxury hotel environment is preferred.
    • Experience overseeing hotel or commercial laundry operations is required.
    • Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent amount of experience.
    • Arkansas Gaming Commission License required.

    Physical requirements

    • Frequent standing, walking, climbing of stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and carrying; use of hands to operate cleaning equipment and complete scrubbing/washing duties
    • Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
    • Visual acuity is sufficient to inspect the cleanliness of rooms and surfaces

    Shift details

    Weekends

    Holidays

    Who we are

    Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook. Our new hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

    Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

    Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

    Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

    Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

    About Company

    Delaware North is one of the largest and most admired, privately-held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries. Its portfolio includes high-profile venues ranging from sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national parks, restaurants, airports, and some of the top regional casinos in the country. The company also owns a selection of award-winning destination resorts, as well as a series of premium restaurants and catering services that are leaders in the industry. Delaware North has annual revenue exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates serving half a billion guests in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

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