Housekeeping Manager (Full-Time) | InterContinental MiamiDowntown

Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Uruguay, Florida
Job Description

style="font-size: 12pt;">About us:

style="background-color: white; line-height: normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all
take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.
Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion
for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm
and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on
the world. 

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests
to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need
you to:

    style="background-color: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height:
    normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">Be charming by being approachable, having
    confidence and showing respect.
  • Stay in
    the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive
    and taking ownership of getting things done.
  • style="background-color: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height:
    normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing
    stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel
    special.

A Shining Star Among
Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier
accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling
Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established
area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT
TEAM 
and honored as one of the TOP
WORKPLACES
 of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel for the ninth
year.

Your day
to day:

style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Times New Roman",
serif;">As
a Housekeeping Manager
style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">you will assist in managing the housekeeping
operation, supervise, and inspect the work of assigned room and/or public area
attendants to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service
is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business
objectives.

style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Assist in managing the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping
    department; schedule employees to ensure proper
    coverage. 
  • style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform a key, cell phone, and beeper inventory daily
    and report and discrepancies to Loss Prevention. 
  • style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Assign
    turndown rooms and ensure it is performed according to company
    standards. 
  • Walk all DND rooms with Loss Prevention
    supervisor. 
  • Monitor performance
    and recommend/initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related
    actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management
    of potentially serious issues. 
  • Ensure all staff is properly
    trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their
    respective job duties.
  • Inspect all
    assigned areas to ensure furnishings, guest rooms/suites, equipment, linens,
    executive offices, club lounge and public areas are clean and in good repair
    to meet guest satisfaction.  Advise employees of deficiencies and instruct
    on corrective action.      Provide adequate retraining
    as needed.
  • Respond to guest complaints,
    special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest
    satisfaction. 
  • Assist in controlling expenses
    and minimizing waste in all areas of housekeeping. 
  • style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Conduct
    pre-shift meeting and review all information pertinent to the evening’s
    activities. 
  • Give instructions to linen runner
    on duty. 
  • style="font-size: 12pt;">Promote teamwork and quality service through daily
    communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental
    contacts include Front Office, Laundry, Maintenance, and Food
    and Beverage. 
  • May assist with deep cleaning projects
    and/or assist housekeeping staff during unanticipated rush
    periods.
  • style="font-size: 12pt;">May assist with other duties as assigned.   
     

 

style="text-align: justify;">Qualifications
and Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent plus one to two years of housekeeping
experience, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity, including
supervisory experience.  Some college preferred.  Must speak fluent
English.  Other languages preferred.

style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">This job requires ability to perform
the following:

    style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Carrying
    or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing and or pulling
    approximately 200 pounds
  • Frequently standing up and moving about
    the facility
  • style="font-size: 12pt;">Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain
    the facility
  • style="font-size: 12pt;">Frequently bending, stooping,
    and kneeling

Other:

    style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: -4.5pt;
    vertical-align: baseline;">Communication skills
    are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others;
    demonstrated ability to interact with guests
    and employees. 
  • style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing
    paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving
    instructions, and training. 
  • Mathematical skills
    are utilized frequently.
  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating,
    organizational and training abilities are used
    often. 
  • style="font-size: 12pt;">May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or
    holidays.

 

style="text-align: justify;">Work Area: 
Housekeeping

What we offer:

style="line-height: normal;">The hourly pay rate for
this role is $26.50.

style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and many other benefits to eligible
employees. Additionally, hotel discounts worldwide are available as well
as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with
a great team of people.

Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

style="line-height: normal;">IHG is an equal opportunity
employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/
Disabled.