Housekeeping Supervisor - Holiday Inn Singapore Little India

JOB OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for supervising and inspecting 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.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people
• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything
• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests
• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Works with superior in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget.
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PEOPLE:

• Supervise the implementation of housekeeping standards and procedures in relation to:

1. Bedroom service
2. Bathroom service
3. Valet service
4. Cleaning service
5. Linen maintenance

• Recommended changes to these standards and training needs on an ongoing basis
• Solve employee grievances
• Ensure consistency within the department
• Works with Superior and Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs
• Open and close the shift and ensure effective shift hand over
• Distribution and collection of keys
• Management of all incoming and outgoing calls

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of all housekeeping systems
• Perform Room allocations
• Perform Room inspections
• Prioritise arrival rooms
• Liaise with Front Office for guest and hotel requirements
• Ensure guest valet is processed and delivered in a timely manner
• Co-ordinate special projects (eg site rooms, vermin control, window and carpet cleaning, room inventories)
• Manage all special requests made by guests
• Management of lost property for the hotel
• Ensure you have complete knowledge of room types, layouts and facilities

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Manage storage areas
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Complete stock takes as required
• Maintain stock levels
• Conducts shift

ACCOUNTABILITY

Supervises Room Attendant; Housekeeping Co-ordinator; Public Area Attendant; Uniform Attendant; Linen Room Attendant.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High School or Diploma in Hotel Administration, Hotel Management or equivalent and 2 years’ housekeeping experience preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity and including supervisory experience or training.

Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. Able to speak, read and write English. Proficient