Housekeeping Supervisor - SPHC

About us

As the worlds largest family of luxury hotels we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the IHG. Shaped by decades of international knowhow and local insights our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If youd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities wed like to welcome you to the worlds most international luxury hotel brand.

Ensure the achievement of guest satisfaction and the optimization of revenue by managing the inhouse room situation and the provision of services that meet the unique needs of guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Financial Returns

• Help prepare annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on increased productivity.
• Maintain proper inventory levels managing cost per room for supplies and labor (example: bed & bath linen reuse and laundry operation).
Control expenses and minimize waste within all areas of housekeeping.

People

• Manage daytoday staffing requirements plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for employees. Provide mentoring coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve employee performance
• Educate and train all employees in compliance with governmental and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other department heads
• May assist with deep cleaning projects and/or assist housekeeping staff during high volume periods
• 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.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Guest Experience

• Check public areas guest rooms/suites equipment linens are clean and in good repair advise team members of areas of improvements
• Perform housekeeping duties necessary including making beds as well as vacuuming and cleaning guest suites to ensure guest satisfaction
• Handle complaints and special requests to achieve complete guest satisfaction
• Comply with special needs and requests of the guests VIPs and repeat visitors
• Respond to guest complaints special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
Inspect all assigned areas to ensure furnishing 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.

Responsible Business

• Maintain and order supplies and equipment in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining green initiatives (example: container recycling and cleaning agents)
• May maintain procedures for security of lost and found items
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty
• Assist with scheduling and room assignments to ensure proper coverage.
• Inspect storage rooms and room attendant carts for neatness cleanliness adequate supplies and good repair.
• Complete all paperwork and closing duties such as filing out supply requisitions maintenance request forms and updating log books etc.
• May perform all housekeeping duties necessary including making 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.

Qualification And Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 12 years housekeeping experience preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity including some supervisory training/experience. Must speak fluent English.

Other:

• 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

At IHG weve made a promise. As one of the worlds leading hotel groups were here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome cared for recognized and respected wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey

As the worlds first and most global luxury hotel brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s we are passionate about sharing our renowned international knowhow and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If youd like to embrace a world of opportunities wed like to welcome you to the worlds most international luxury hotel brand.

Dont quite meet every single requirement but still believe youd be a great fit for the job Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.

Dont quite meet every single requirement but still believe youd be a great fit for the job Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.