Housekeeping Supervisor - Fast Hire

We are looking to hire an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join our growing team at SOFITEL in Auckland.
Growing your career as a Full Time Housekeeping Supervisor is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, presentation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Housekeeping Supervisor at SOFITEL today!

Sofitel - Chic, Passionate, Indulged, Special. Experience the very best of modern luxury at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.  Here you can indulge in a decidedly chic encounter that combines the spirit of Aotearoa with the French Art de Vivre.

The unmistakable influence of fashion has imbued Sofitel with a couture approach to service, from the fine attention paid to the smallest detail, to the elaborate flourishes that enchant and delight guests. As proud “Ambassadors” of l’Art de Vivre around the world, we are committed to delivering hospitality excellence and heartfelt service, in a manner that is tailor-made to our guests

We are looking for a Lead Ambassador for Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour as Housekeeping Supervisor .   The ambassador should an eye for detail, a passion for creating magnifique luxury experience for our guests and developing a wonderful team.

Job Description

Our Ambassador will be:

• Leading a team of ambassadors and ensuring your department has an unwavering standard of cleanliness, quality and efficiency to deliver the Sofitel standard.
• A strong communicator, who is highly organised, motivating and empowering who inspires their team to produce a luxury standard of service
• Work with the Manager and Assistant Managers to ensure the efficient and cost effective running of the Department, achieving the standards of cleanliness and guest care outlined by Hotel policies and procedures.
• Daily room allocation, assigning the Room Attendant team the rooms and tasks in conformance with business demand and hotel standards and ensuring the best use of resources and efficiency
• Conducting daily team briefings, including hotel movement and guest feedback, ensuring all relevant information passed onto staff. Clean all back of house areas with the exception of the kitchen and stores.
• Ensure Ambassadors attend training programmes and meetings to constantly improve skills and knowledge.
• Perform daily checking of bedrooms and designed public and staff areas to maintain standards.
• Ensure the safe storage, issue and effective use of cleaning materials and equipment as specified by the manufacturers and procedures manual.
• Ordering of linen as per business needs and budget, ensuring cost effective use in operations.
• Daily linen and uniform reconciliation and preparation month reports
• Assist with regular equipment, amenities and linen stock taking.
• Recording maintenance issues reported by guests and Ambassadors in hotel PMS system, inspecting rooms to ensure standards are met prior to returning to hotel inventory.
• Ensure the correct handling of guest laundry and lost property.
• Liaise with Front Office and Maintenance regarding “ready” rooms ensuring guest requirements are met.
• Ensure VIP rooms have correct amenities as requested by Front Office and/or Hotel management team.
• Sign off employee timesheets at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy and monitoring productivity
• Understand the correct usage and storage of cleaning agents in line with health and safety regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a Hotel and collaborating with business stakeholders
• Have the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities to meet organizational goals
• Strong presentation skills and organisational skills
• High degree of self-awareness with demonstrated aptitude for self-improvement

Additional Information

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Benefits Your Way - Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Meals on shift & parking onsite
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Benefits of working as a Housekeeping Supervisor in Auckland:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package