Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping the Housekeeping Manager plays an integral part in the hotels strategic repositioning as luxury hotel in all key segments. The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the entire Hotel managing and administrating the entire Housekeeping Laundry Uniform Room and Health Club operation and ensuring Guests receive the highest possible level of efficiency services and comfort.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
- Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver Victoria and Whistler
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
- Complimentary uniform laundering
- Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs including extended healthcare benefits and RMT dental vision.
- Complimentary counseling wellness sessions financial and family planning through our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to our companymatched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
- Opportunity to participate in our Leadership Incentive Program
What you will be doing:
- Consistently offer professional friendly and engaging service
- Manage daily housekeeping operations including guest rooms public areas and backofhouse spaces.
- Ensure Fairmont Brand and Forbes service standards are adhered to
- Address guest concerns and respond in a timely manner logging and notifying departments as required
- Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings
- Oversee payroll scheduling inventory control and supply ordering to ensure efficient department operations. Manage labor costs and departmental expenses responsibly
- Oversee the recruitment and training of all Housekeeping Colleagues as well as conducting room audit.
- Ensure high morale and productivity levels through staff planning recruitment training and development and ongoing communication including performance reviews and career development discussions.
- Balance operational administrative and Colleague needs
- Ensure workplace safety and compliance with sanitation policies.
- Report and follow up on necessary maintenance items to ensure optimal guest experiences.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies
- Ensure employees are informed daily about priorities to personalize service
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as required. Weekend coverage required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A competitive salary starting at $58000 negotiable depending on your skills and experience.
Qualifications :
Brand Ambassador the ability to embrace the Fairmont brand promise throughout your role and in all interactions. Luxury Mindset the ability to embrace luxury in your role and interactions with guests and colleagues. Culture of Belonging the ability to foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. Team Development the ability to create an environment where colleagues are empowered supported and recognized
Your experience and skills include:
- A minimum of 12 years in a leadership role within Rooms Division demonstrating proven training and teambuilding abilities. Leadership experience in Housekeeping or with a luxury hospitality brand is an asset.
- Flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Highly organized resultsoriented with strong decisionmaking skills and the ability to empower employees to exceed guest expectations.
- Proactive with a keen attention to detail and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Proficient in using housekeeping management systems or software (Opera REX Royal Service)
Additional Information :
Physical Requirements Include:
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent kneeling pushing pulling lifting.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime