Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Housekeeping Manager - San Francisco at Embarcadero

Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of housekeeping experience, preferably in luxury hotels
  • Strong proficiency in English; Mandarin is a plus
  • Ability to work under stress in a high-volume environment
  • Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends
  • High school education or equivalent experience preferred
  • Must possess legal work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Room Attendants and House Attendants for hotel cleanliness
  • Conduct interviews, training, and scheduling of housekeeping staff
  • Inspect completed rooms ensuring cleanliness standards are met
  • Monitor performance and supply levels of House Attendants
  • Address and resolve guest complaints with utmost professionalism
  • Respond to safety and emergency situations promptly
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental & vision insurance plans
  • 401k Retirement plan
  • 8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay
  • Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Complimentary Employee Meals
  • Paid holidays, vacation & sick days
Full Job Description

About the location:

A sky-high urban retreat reimagined with panoramic bay view. Introducing our second Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, rising above downtown at 345 California Center. Enjoy unparalleled views from the top 11 floors of this 48-storey landmark providing breathtaking panoramas of the city and the bay. Discover this new Four Seasons experience – steps from Union Square, the Ferry Building and Fisherman’s Wharf, home to Pier 39.

Join Our Team!

The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero seeks an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to join our talented team! Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of the world's leading luxury hotel company!

We invite you to join Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero. Our work environment pairs a strong commitment to excellent service and authentic experiences with an emphasis on creativity and innovation. We are looking for individuals with not only the right skills but also the right attitude for the role!

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

  • Manages a team of Room Attendants and House Attendants responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of a specific area of the hotel. Interviews, trains and schedules the staff.  Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed.
  • Schedules work to be done daily, collects room and floor status sheets for assigned work areas. Monitors each Room Attendant’s daily progress. Inspects completed rooms to assure that all standards have been met.  When standards have been missed, brings employee back to room and coaches the employee on how to correct the deficiency. Coordinates work orders in assigned section.  Follows up to be sure work is completed. Releases checkout rooms to be sold.
  • Monitors the performance of House Attendants. Assures that there are sufficient supplies on the guest floors. Checks cleanliness of guest corridors, stairwells, elevators and Linen Closets. 
  • Reviews and monitors schedules of staff under their responsibility. Frequently tours the hotel to ensure maintenance and upkeep. Monitors employee activities to assure that standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met.
  • Resolves customer complaints from all areas of the hotel, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
  • Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and well-being of hotel guests and employees when senior managers are not available. Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Reading, written and oral proficiency in the English language is required. Mandarin is a plus.
  • Viable candidates must have a minimum of one (2-4) years of housekeeping experience, luxury hotel preferred
  • Must be able to cope with stress and work in a high-volume operation
  • Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • High school education or equivalent experience is preferred
  • Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States

Working at Four Seasons

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of – an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish. Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.

Four Seasons offers an award winning work environment and an excellent benefits package which includes:

  • Salary: 85,466.10
  • Generous medical, dental & vision insurance plans
  • 401k Retirement plan
  • 8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay
  • Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Complimentary Employee Meals
  • Paid holidays, vacation & sick days

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons – visit us:

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We look forward to receiving your application!

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Size
45,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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