Position Summary
This position provides the day to day operation in areas relating to the Housekeeping Department and to administer the supervision of all housekeeping staff in conjunction with the Director of Housekeeping; assists in general inventories by taking inventories for cleaning and guest supplies, recording all stock, and maintaining control of all issuing and to ensure that the Housekeeping Department operates according to the policies and procedures set forth by MMH. All responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices and procedures, as well as within the framework and intent of the Vision of The Grand Ho Tram Strip property.
Responsibilities
Monitor training of new employees.
Know room setups, color schemes, linens and inventories.
Check daily for maintenance conditions, make work orders for repairs in triplicate form (urgent reports made at once) and submit two to Engineering and retain one for file and follow- up.
Know all duties set out in all housekeeping job descriptions and ensure that systems are being followed. Check that Housemen and Cleaners vacuum all corridors, and maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.
Establish cleaning programs to maintain cleanliness in these areas.
Check guest floors daily; check suites occupied and vacant; spot check occupied and check- out rooms daily; check all VIP and Special Attention rooms. Inform Floor Supervisors of missing items or work not properly performed.
Be familiar with all operating equipment so as to instruct staff as to its proper usage.
Keep open communication with Director of Housekeeping and have regular meetings.
Check in Floor Supervisors and issue work and key assignments
Responsible for implementing "ongoing" training programs, and projects as assigned.
Open the Housekeeping Department in the morning. Check night report and prepare Room Attendants’ daily assignments. Take appropriate action in cases of under or over staffing.
Authority
To maintain good communications with other departments.
In the absence of the Executive and Assistant Director of Housekeeping, to be responsible for the smooth running and operation of the Housekeeping Department and all related areas.
To recommend changes in the operating philosophy of the Housekeeping Department.
To assist in cost control and payroll.
To deal efficiently with all housekeeping personnel.
To oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of guest rooms, in accordance with procedures set forth by MMH.
