Director of Housekeeping

1.    Manages the staff of the Housekeeping Department.  Interviews, trains and schedules the staff.  Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed.  Ensures communications and follow-up on any problems, guest requests or special requirements. 
2.    Establishes detailed cleaning and preventive maintenance programs to ensure appearance and life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment.  Sets and maintains high standards of cleanliness. Assigns staff to complete the needed activities for the day.  Monitors staff’s activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met. Inspects all areas of responsibility daily. Works directly with outside contracted companies to assure quality and timeliness of work. 
3.    Resolves customer complaints, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible.  Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. 
4.    Assures the financial goals of the department are being met. Monitors and controls labor expense and other divisional expenses such as Uniforms, Linen, Guest Supplies, Cleaning Supplies and Contract Services.  Establishes and maintains accurate inventory records. Participates in periodic Linen, Uniform and Supplies Inventories.  Recommends appropriate actions passed on results of inventory.  Assures that equipment is properly maintained.  Prepares annual budget for labor and operating expense. Proposes items to be included in annual Capital Plan. 
5.    Assures effective operation of the Laundry/Valet Department.  Assists the department when needed. 
6.    Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well being of hotel guests and employees. Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation. 

And other related duties.