Director, Housekeeping

Great Wolf Resorts

$95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in a large housekeeping department.
  • 5+ years of experience in a hotel or resort setting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive plans to align housekeeping services with organizational goals.
  • Oversee fiscal management by creating and maintaining departmental budgets and financial reports.
  • Manage daily operations of Housekeeping and Laundry, ensuring cleanliness of public areas and guest rooms.
  • Supervise Laundry staff for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to synchronize resort activities effectively.
  • Address guest comments proactively to enhance service delivery and operational resolutions.
  • Utilize room expeditor software for efficient inventory management.

Benefits

  • Immediate hiring and relocation packages available.
  • Participation in annual bonuses and a Paid Time Off policy.
  • Access to employee training and development programs.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within a reputable resort.
Full Job Description
Pay: $95000 - $95000

At Great Wolf, the Director of Housekeeping is responsible for directing all aspects of housekeeping services and programming including but not limited to operations, planning, budgeting, staffing and payroll. Senior level position, which must ensure guest and employee satisfaction is achieved while maintaining profitability within the housekeeping function.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed, realistic, and comprehensive plans that support organizational objectives, effectively allocating resources and time across groups or departments
  • Fiscal and budgetary management of housekeeping operations including creating and maintaining departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports as needed; reviewing and approving purchases for the department
  • Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry department to include appropriate cleaning of all public areas as well as guest rooms.
  • Provides supervision to Laundry pack members and ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation
  • Participate and collaborate on cross-functional teams in order to effectively coordinate resort activities
  • Monitor, manage and respond to guest comments and proactively addressing guest comments with operational resolutions
  • Conduct investigative actions with guests, where necessary, for guest service and liability claims, ensure customer requests are handled in a timely and professional manner
  • Develop, implement, and monitor schedules for the housekeeping operation and manage staffing process to ensure appropriate levels of resourcing to maintain efficient operations
  • Manages room expeditor software program (REX) in order to maintain maximum efficiency of inventory management
  • Participates in the Manager-On-Duty (MOD) program and executes duties
  • Recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating team member performance against standards
  • Plan and implement staff training and development programs within the department
  • Monitors quality assurance program for lodge
  • Review accuracy of nightly housekeeping reports and investigates discrepancies
  • Serve on resort Executive Committee to represent the interests of the housekeeping function
  • Enforce policies and procedures; maintain a working knowledge of general and departmental safety procedures. Attends safety training programs and in-service education as required
  • Develops, implements, and monitors programs that assure a safe facility and work environment that is in compliance with all appropriate regulations-Ergonomics, Emergency Responses, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications Programs
  • Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; makes arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment
  • Conducts inventory of housekeeping supplies for submission to the proper point of contact
  • Ensures housekeeping activity and physical areas stocked, organized and are compliant with all safety and environmental health processes, procedures and regulations
  • Oversees the safe management of the Lost and Found, verifying proper record keeping and safety of items


Required Qualifications & Skills
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Experience creating and maintaining documents with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Minimum of 3 years experience supervising/managing large housekeeping department
  • Minimum of 5 years hotel or resort experience


Desired Qualifications & Traits
  • College Degree
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
  • Committed to comprehensive and in-depth analysis, planning, and implementation of every work effort
  • Projects a positive public relations image to team members and guests
  • Ability to motivate diverse groups to achieve extraordinary goals and overcome challenges
  • Excellent management skills including conflict resolution, coaching, development and teamwork


Physical Requirements
  • Sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Lift up to 15 lbs


Estimated Salary Range:

$95000 - $95000 annual base salary

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf's total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.

Application Instructions

We are hiring immediately, with relocation packages available. Click on "Apply Now" or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf's website). Complete an application and a recruiter will reach out on next step.

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