Hozpitality - Assistant Director of Housekeeping

FAIRMONT Company Description Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS" Job Description If creating memories and being part of an exceptional guest experience appeals to you, perhaps you would be interested in joining the outstanding team of hospitality professionals at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. The Assistant Director of Housekeeping is responsible for the overall cleanliness, detailing, resources, care and maintenance of all guest rooms and public areas within the hotel. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistant Director of Housekeeping with interviewing, hiring, training, motivating, evaluating and managing Housekeeping team members to achieve all departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure the clean and orderly appearance of the Hotel at all times by effective planning, management and supervision.
• Perform room and Member inspections to ensure consistent luxury quality standards are being met and maintained
• Ensure the overall cleanliness and maintenance of all guestrooms within the hotel, consistently adhering to corporate and property policies and standards.
• Select recognize and reward the team of housekeeping leaders and colleagues, positively impacting both colleague and guest satisfaction.
• Effectively communicate the flow of information and directives throughout the department and property
• Ensure new employees are trained in the correct methods of cleaning, the proper use of housekeeping equipment and that equipment is available and properly maintained.
• Assist with the administration and management of all Housekeeping operations including scheduling, payroll, supply and inventory control.
• Ensure high morale and productivity levels through staff planning, training and development and monthly departmental meetings.
• Enhance Housekeeping related standards and respond to guest comments and concerns immediately and follow through on action required.
• Monitor quality of supplies and linen in department.
• Participate in the effective management of employee relations within the department through involvement in development discussions and consistent performance management.
• Evaluate, develop and monitor departmental Health & Safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times and that employees are committed to working safely.
• Purchase all supplies related to the department and coordinate services with outside contractors as necessary.
• Review and update procedures for the stocking, care and control of all supplies.
• Ensure rooms core standards are implemented and audited for consistency.
• Responsible for the Housekeeping Department in the absence of the Housekeeping Director.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity
• Previous experience in Housekeeping an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in Hospitality or related discipline an asset
• Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate colleagues.
• Must be highly organized and energetic and possess the ability to get the job done.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Additional Information Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.