Executive Head Housekeeper 

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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. 

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Smart uniform provided Free and healthy meals when on duty Grow your Career your next position could be as a Housekeeping Manager Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com) Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets) Team Member Referral Program High street discounts: with Perks at Work Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days) Discounted dental and health cover Free Parking Accommodation available with all bills included Guest Experience Day as part of your induction Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

 

What will I be doing?

As an Executive Head Housekeeper, you are responsible for overseeing all housekeeping/Laundry operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Head Housekeeper will also be required to evaluate guest satisfaction and set department targets and objectives. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Oversee housekeeping operations Oversee Laundry Operations Evaluate Guest satisfaction levels and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement Operate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well managed schedules Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures Inspect, regularly, all fixtures, fittings, and appliances to ensure compliance to standards and take action as necessary to conform to standard Monitor the appearance, standards and performance of the Housekeeping/Laundry Team with an emphasis on training and teamwork Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of all room categories and amenities Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers Ensure staffing levels cover business demands Ensure ongoing training Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures Recruit, manage, train and develop the Housekeeping/Laundry team Competent in property management systems Assist other departments wherever necessary

 

What are we looking for?

An Executive Head Housekeeper serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Housekeeping/laundry experience in the hotel/leisure/retail sector in a managerial or supervisory capacity A successful track record of managing a large team A high school certificate or equivalent High level of commercial awareness and cost control capabilities Previous experience of managing a department and Profit and Loss account Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills Committed to delivering high levels of customer service Ability to work under pressure IT proficiency Excellent grooming standards Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations Proficiency, at an intermediate level, with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office Strong organizational, budget management, and problem solving skills Strong communication skills A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Familiar with Property Management Systems

 

Want to know more about this job?

Contact Tony directly in our Recruitment Team on Tony.Relandeau@hilton.com

 

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