Director of Style / Director of Housekeeping

Job description

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Located in the heart of the city at Andrassy Avenue (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the hotel is housed in the impressive Drechsler Palace on the city’s most luxurious shopping street located directly across from the State Opera House. W Budapest features 151 stylish guest rooms and suites, including one Extreme WOW, the brand’s lux-take on the Presidential Suite.  The hotel offers a destination restaurant and a destination bar, both sure to be embraced by locals as a place to mix and mingle, as well as the signature W Lounge, the brand’s evolution of the traditional hotel lobby, where guests can go to see and be seen. Three meeting and event spaces, including a Great Room for larger celebrations, are available, along with an Away® Spa, FIT® fitness center, and WET® pool. Guests can also expect the W brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy, providing guests whatever they want, whenever they want it. 

 

ABOUT THE BRAND

At W we go all in. We are vibrant, alluring, and personal. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We are irreverent, energetic, and spontaneous. We have an edge. We are bold, brave, and confident. We do everything with intention. We are sophisticated, thoughtful, and aspirational. W sits alongside luxury and is not confined by it, W turns the traditional notion of the extravagant hotel on its head. Our irreverent attitude and taste for excess redefine revelry for the modern jet set. We stimulate our guests to ignite curiosity and expand worlds. We share our guests’ passions, providing insider access to what’s new and what’s next. If you’re ready to create the energetic W scene that is magnetic to everyday connectors around the world, then we invite you to explore a career with W Hotels. W Hotels does not recruit, we cast Talent.  

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Responsible for the daily shift operations of Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and, if applicable, Laundry. Directs and works with employees to ensure property guestrooms, public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained. Completes inspections and holds people accountable for corrective action. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the housekeeping or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Managing Housekeeping Operations

• Ensures guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner.

• Works effectively with the Engineering department on guestroom maintenance needs.

• Supervises the property general cleaning schedule.

• Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.

• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.

• Supervises daily Housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures.

• Assists in the ordering of guestroom supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms.

• Supports and supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.

• Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.

• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

 

Managing Departmental Costs

• Participates in the management of the department’s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.

 

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

 

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents.

• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

• Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide follow-up training as necessary.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with the appropriate skills.

• Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

 

WHAT WE OFFER :

·  Healthy meals on duty 
·  Medical care provided by the hotel’s private doctor
·  Room, F&B, Spa and gift shop discount within the Marriott hotel chain in more than 8000 hotels around the world
·  Learning and development opportunities
·  Travel allowance within Budapest after probation period
·  SZÉP card fringe benefit/ ‘cafeteria’ after probation period
·  Employee referral bonus
·  Discounted breakfast offers at Marriott International hotels in Budapest
·  Different employee recognition schemes
·  Awards and celebrations (Length of Service Award, Talent of the month etc.)
·  Business grooming allowance 
·  Other local benefits in Budapest, e.g. discounted theatre, museum, concert tickets etc. 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.