Director of Housekeeping
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Director of Housekeeping at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park you will lead all aspects of the Housekeeping Department to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness luxury and guest satisfaction. You will oversee a team responsible for maintaining guest rooms public areas back-of-house spaces and laundry operations all while upholding Fairmonts commitment to excellence.
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Director Operations responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Direct mentor and manage the Housekeeping Team including managers supervisors room attendants public area attendants housepersons and laundry staff
- Recruit train evaluate and develop the housekeeping team to ensure a motivated and efficient team
- Ensure all guest rooms and public areas meet the highest luxury cleanliness standards
- Develop and implement SOPs for cleaning procedures quality control and safety
- Conduct regular inspections of rooms public areas and back-of-house to ensure brand standards are consistently met
- Manage daily schedules staffing levels and shift coverage to ensure efficient operation
- Proactively address guest concerns and requests related to housekeeping services ensuring prompt and thoughtful resolution
- Ensure compliance with health safety sanitation and hygiene standards as per local regulations and Fairmont standards & guidelines
- Implement safety training programs and enforce the use of PPE and safe chemical handling procedures
- Ensure adherence to sustainability and environmental programs in waste reduction and linen reuse
- Oversee procurement inventory and proper usage of housekeeping supplies chemicals linens and equipment
- Maintain linen and amenity par levels and oversee vendor relationships for laundry and housekeeping supplies
- Prepare and manage the departments operating budget ensuring cost control
- Perform all other related duties as required
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include:
- Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
- Minimum 57 years of housekeeping leadership experience preferably in a luxury environment
- Proven ability to lead large teams and maintain the highest level of service standards
- Proficiency in hotel management systems
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as required
Additional Information :
Additional Information:
Salary expectations: Subject to experience and qualification salary can range from $100000 - $120000
Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day making sure that work brings purpose to your life so that during your journey with us you can continue to explore Accors limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit what you love care for the world dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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