Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Long Beach, NY - USA
Job Summary
- Lead and oversee daily housekeeping operations to ensure service and cleanliness standards are consistently met
- Deliver professional engaging and personalized guest service at all times
- Create a welcoming and luxury environment for guests throughout their stay
- Conduct daily briefings outlining VIP arrivals priorities and operational updates
- Assign duties and inspect guest rooms public areas and heart-of-house spaces
- Ensure compliance with Forbes LQA and brand cleanliness standards
- Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests concerns and service recovery situations
- Supervise coach and support Room Attendants and housekeeping team members
- Provide ongoing training feedback and performance development
- Participate in recruitment onboarding and talent management processes
- Monitor team productivity attendance and adherence to departmental policies
- Maintain accurate room status updates and communicate changes with Front Office and other departments
- Conduct regular quality inspections and departmental audits
- Ensure VIP rooms are inspected and released according to standards
- Monitor and control inventory of cleaning supplies linen and guest amenities
- Ensure proper use handling and storage of chemicals and equipment
- Assist with inventory counts ordering and cost control measures
- Support scheduling based on occupancy levels labor standards and operational needs
- Review and support payroll processes and labor reporting
- Collaborate with Engineering and other departments to resolve maintenance issues and ensure follow-up
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation policies
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to all health safety and security regulations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all housekeeping areas and storage spaces
- Ensure lost and found procedures are followed and documented accurately
- Assist with room cleaning and operational support as needed during high-demand periods
- Support uniform operations inventories and departmental initiatives
- Conduct self-audits and participate in internal and external audits (e.g. Ecolab)
- Maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information at all times
- Complete administrative tasks including reports logs and daily records
- Foster teamwork engagement and accountability across the department
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications :
- College degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 12 years of housekeeping experience required preferably in a hotel or luxury setting
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Spanish proficiency is a strong asset
- Basic reading and math skills required
- Computer proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with Alice UniFocus or Opera Cloud is a plus
- Ability to support coaching training and development of team members
- Lead by example and assist in motivating staff on the floor
- Willingness to learn and promote service standards and operational procedures
- Assist in maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards
- Flexibility to work mornings evenings weekends and holidays
- Strong attention to detail organization and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented with the ability to work under direction while showing initiative
- Reliable and dependable
- Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors and peers
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service
- Strong guest service orientation
- Self-confident proactive and able to prioritize and make effective decisions
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Ability to understand and comply with all company and departmental rules and regulations policies and procedures.Â
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and guests.
- Great time management skills
- Ability to multi task efficiently without disrupting guest service
Additional Information :
What is in it for you:
- Annual Salary: USD $70500 $73000
- Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
- We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21 and WATCH
Accor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.
We provide an environment of trust respect and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accors Employee Value Proposition we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more