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Housekeeping Manager

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Housekeeping Manager

About the job

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

JOB SUMMARY


Responsible for the daily shift operations of Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and, if applicable, Laundry. Assigns work to employees to ensure property guestrooms, public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained. Completes inspections and holds people accountable for corrective action. Assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.


CANDIDATE PROFILE


Education and Experience


• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.


CORE WORK ACTIVITIES


Supervises Housekeeping Operations and Budgets


• Verifies that guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner.

• Inspects guestrooms on a daily basis.

• Utilizes a list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.

• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.

• Supports and supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.

• Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives.

• Verifies all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

• Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.

• Supervises daily Housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.

• Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.


Conducting Human Resources Activities


• Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide follow-up training as necessary.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same with them.

• Participates in scheduling employees to business demands and tracking employee time and attendance.

• Verifies employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Administers property policies fairly and consistently; disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

• Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.


Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service


• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Strives to improve service performance.

 
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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Housekeeping Manager

Washington, DC, United States

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