IHG

Executive Housekeeper

IHG$85K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Four years of housekeeping/laundry experience, preferably in a hotel setting, with supervisory experience.
  • Some college preferred for further qualification.
  • Fluency in the local language is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily activities and manage staffing levels effectively.
  • Coach team members to improve performance and develop career goals.
  • Train all staff on safety regulations and job duties to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct quality inspections of rooms and public areas regularly.
  • Address special requests from guests and handle complaints to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintain supplies and minimize waste while promoting eco-friendly practices.
  • Assist in budget preparation and cost management for housekeeping operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal use.
  • 401(k) retirement plan to help employees save for the future.
  • Eligibility for bonus pay based on performance and company profit.
  • Support for employee development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Purpose

As Executive Housekeeper, you'll keep all aspects of housekeeping and laundry running smoothly - and ensure high standards are met to deliver memorable and unique guest experiences.

Key Accountabilities

People
  • Direct daily activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers.
  • Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance.
  • Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state and local laws and safety regulations. Ensure staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
  • May assist with deep cleaning projects and/or assist housekeeping staff during high volume periods.

Guest Experience
  • Make sure the quality of housekeeping and laundry services is always superb - we have standards - but it's down to you to make rooms special and memorable for guests.
  • Schedule routine inspections of all guest rooms and public areas to ensure furnishings, rooms, equipment, linens, public restrooms, lobby, etc. are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction.
  • Carry out special requests from guests, VIPs, repeat visitors and club members.
  • Help guests with their questions and complaints to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
  • Look smart - wear your uniform with pride.

Responsible Business
  • Maintain and order supplies and equipment whilst minimizing waste and maintaining "green" initiatives (example: container recycling, and cleaning agents).
  • Reunite items with owners - and log any lost and found property.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

Financial
  • Help prepare and monitor the hotel's annual budget with a focus on increasing profitability.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels managing cost per room for supplies and labor. Carry out the special requests from guests, VIPs, repeat visitors and club members.

Key Skills & Experiences
  • High School Diploma / secondary education / equivalent.
  • Four years' housekeeping/laundry experience preferably in a hotel of similar size, including supervisory experience. Some college preferred.
  • Must be fluent in local language and other languages preferred.

The salary range for this role is $85K to $95K. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a British multinational hospitality company that operates a portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The company was founded in 2003 as a result of the merger between British hotel company Six Continents and the hotel and restaurant business of the American conglomerate Bass. IHG is headquartered in Denham, England, and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company's brands cater to a range of travelers, from budget-conscious to luxury-seeking.
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