Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Paramount Hospitality Management (PHM), a dynamic, growth-oriented hotel management company. is currently looking for an Assistant Executive Housekeeper.  PHM is a successful full-service management organization for hotels, resorts, condo-hotels, vacation ownership and a combination of mixed-use.

The Assist. Executive Housekeeper will ensure that the overall operation, functions to achieve the cleanliness levels that exceed a Four star / Four diamond resort while maintaining operating costs within the budgeted guidelines.

 Responsibilities:           

1. Assist. the Executive Housekeeper to keep all costs in the Housekeeping Department and Laundry Department at or below our budgeted guidelines (wages, operational supplies etc.)

2. Ensure the cleanliness of the property meets the quality of standards, policies and procedures set forth for the property are communicated and understood on a daily basis.

3. Communicate effectively with the Executive Housekeeper to ensure that all pertinent information is communicated effectively.

4. Conduct daily Q-time daily with staff to ensure that our standards and policy and procedures are understood and followed.

5. Ensure that all staff members smile and greet all guests and co-workers.

6. Ensure that all debris is removed from all visible areas as sighted.

7. Ensure that all staff has been issued job descriptions and that they understood their goals and objectives.

8. Check 40 guest rooms and 3 documented visitations daily to ensure that both Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Supervisors and GRA are consistent in meeting departmental goals and objectives.

9. Assist. In conducting monthly inventory on linens, supplies etc.

10. Assist in performing effective inventory control for lines.

11. Responsible for controlling and monitoring Lost and Found

12. Assist. the Executive Housekeeper to ensure that the department has adequate supplies to ensure the resorts occupancy level and guest needs.

13. Assist. in the daily process of ensuring that all members of the Housekeeping staff have been adequately trained and they understand their responsibilities, departmental goals and objectives.

14. Ensure that all calls received by housekeeping dispatch are being handled in a expedient manner along with the proper follow-up to ensure that guests service levels are be achieved.

15. To instill professionalism & pride in all staff.

16. In the absence of the Executive Housekeeper assume the overall responsibility for the efficiency of the housekeeping department to meet and exceed the established standards and levels of services for the resort.

17. Expedite maintenance requests with timely follow-up with the Engineering Department.

18. Ensure and maintain professionalism throughout the department and staff.

19. Communicate effectively with all departments.

20. Operate within compliance of all local, state and federal laws and government regulations.

21. Maintain positive employee relations in a supportive environment.

22. Expedite special projects as requested within the time frame required.

23. Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times for both the employees and guests.

24. Assist with all emergency procedures as required.

    Job Requirements:

    1. Previous Housekeeping Management experience (3-5 years minimum)

    2. Strong verbal and written communication skills

    3. Strong customer service and leadership capabilities.

    4. Strong attention to detail with outstanding organizational skills.

    5. Ability to effectively assess and address workplace issues which may include, anticipating, identifying and preventing problems.

    6. Bilingual Spanish/English or Creole/English a plus