Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.   

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

·  Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
·  Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed
·  Maintain all guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas; ensuring that the highest standard of cleanliness is met
·  Monitor labor costs while ensuring effective scheduling and department productivity
·  Assist with preventative maintenance programs while working with the Chief Engineer
·  Address guest concerns and react quickly; logging and notifying proper departments as required
·  Manage the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner
·  Ensure effective communication, including coaching and performance management
·  Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings
·  Follow departmental policies and procedures
·  Report necessary maintenance items
·  Follow all safety and sanitation policies
·  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

·  2 years relevant experience in a similar supervisory role; preferably in a large hotel
·  Excellent detailed knowledge of housekeeping operations
·  Basic training skills
·  Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), organization, multi tasking, problem solving skills; detail oriented
·  Proficient with Microsoft Office suite required

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.