Housekeeping Supervisor AC Hotel CBD ($17.00/hr)

Job Title:Housekeeping Supervisor

Department: Housekeeping

Reports To: Director of Housekeeping

Approved By: HR Manager

Date Approved: Dec. 2023

Position Summary:

Supervises Housekeeping staff to ensure housekeeping quality standards are met and goals for the housekeeping department are achieved. Builds and supervises teams effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Trains and coaches housekeeping staff in specific cleaning and housekeeping job tasks and in completion of daily schedules. Conducts new team member training.
• Regularly tours assigned areas of the property to ensure housekeeping standards are met and checks productivity in completion of assignments.
• Coordinates cleaning and maintenance schedules according to guest needs, working with front desk and maintenance personnel. Verifies completion of laundry and inventory restocking.
• Resolves guest complaints within scope of authority, otherwise refers the matter to management. Notifies supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.
• Notifies management of any problems resulting from guest complaints, intoxication, or disruptive behavior.
• Must wear non-slip, oil-resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Reports potential safety issues to manager whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations. OSHA laws require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The hotel provides the required PPE. Team members have responsibility to report defective, damaged, or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their manager. Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.
• Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.

Other Responsibilities/Supportive Functions:

• Develops work schedules and coordinates staff work assignments in conjunction with housekeeping management.
• Provides input for team member selection and performance reviews.
• Supplements the team’s efforts by assisting with department services (i.e. laundry and housekeeping)as needed.
• Returns any items found in guest rooms, hallways, or back of the house to the housekeeping department and logs appropriate information such as the date, where it was found, description of the item, and the name of the person who found it.
• Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed maintenance of any rooms or equipment and any accidents.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualifications (relevant experience, education, and training)

• One to two years increasingly responsible housekeeping experience in a hotel environment required. Prior supervisory experience desired.
• Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Ability to monitor labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Requires ability to serve the needs of guests through verbal face-to-face interactions. Contacts sometimes contain confidential/sensitive information so requires the ability to use discretion. Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor. Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Requires attention to detail. Must be able to solve problems and remain calm and alert if dealing with difficult guests, during busy activity periods or in an emergency situation.
• Requires ability to learn and use computer systems used at the hotel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team members, guests, and the general public. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate with management, team members and guests. Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Due to the cyclical nature or the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
• Must complete training on proper disposal/handling of sharps, such as needles, and follow proper procedures. Completes all required training as scheduled.
• Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

Special Skills & Abilities/Mental and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job the team member regularly stands and walks for sustained periods of time. Works at a quick pace. The team member frequently grasps objects. The team member regularly reaches by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while performing the essential functions of the job. The team member frequently stops and crouches. The team member frequently talks when communicating with guests and housekeeping staff. The team member frequently needs to hear voices while interacting with guests and staff. Many aromas and smells are present in the guest rooms and other hotel areas. Balance is frequently required to prevent falling when walking, standing while moving or carrying furniture or equipment. The team member frequently pushes and pulls furniture or equipment. Lifting is regularly required to move, clean or prepare rooms. Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects such as carts, furniture and linens. The team member is required to have close visual acuity to operate a computer. The team member is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work areas. The team member is subject to environmental conditions found working both inside and outside. The team member is occasionally subject to extreme heat and humidity found in a laundry facility. The team member is subject to noise produced by vacuums, industrial washers, dryers and other cleaning equipment. There is sufficient noise to cause the team members to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The team member is regularly exposed to vibration produced by a vacuum cleaner. The team member is subject to hazards which includes proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to cleaning chemicals. The team member is occasionally subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, or dust. The team member is exposed to infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

EEO Statement

The AC Hotel Bourbon/French Quarter is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

At AC Hotel New Orleans, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at AC Hotel New Orleans Attn: Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person