Head Housekeeper

InterContinental Hotels Group

  • Fort Leavenworth, KS
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Inspect all assigned areas to ensure furnishings, guest rooms/suites, equipment, linens, and public areas are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction. High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years housekeeping experience, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity, including some supervisory training/experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Leavenworth, KS

    Description

    Role Purpose

    Supervise and inspect the work of assigned room and/or public area attendants to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives.

    Key Accountabilities

    • Assist with scheduling and room assignments to ensure proper coverage.
    • Monitor performance and recommend disciplinary action in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
    • Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties.
    • Inspect all assigned areas to ensure furnishings, guest rooms/suites, equipment, linens, and public areas are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction. Advise employees of deficiencies and instruct on corrective action. Provide adequate retraining as needed.
    • Inspect storage rooms and room attendant carts for neatness, cleanliness, adequate supplies, and good repair.
    • Respond to guest complaints, special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
    • Control expenses and minimize waste within all areas of housekeeping.
    • Complete all paperwork and closing duties such as filling out supply requisitions, maintenance request forms, and updating log books, etc.
    • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
    • May perform all housekeeping duties necessary including makings beds and vacuuming and cleaning guest rooms to ensure guest satisfaction.
    • Report, turn in, and/or log all lost and found items according to established procedures.
    • May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.
    • May assist with other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years housekeeping experience, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity, including some supervisory training/experience. Must speak fluent English.

    This job requires ability to perform the following:

    • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing and or pulling approximately 200 pounds
    • Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
    • Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
    • Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling
    • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
    • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when compiling departmental records, logs, or paperwork.
    • Basic mathematical skills are used occasionally.
    • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

    The hourly pay rate for this role is $19.50.

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision

    insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees

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