Executive Housekeeper - Halifax, Canada - Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION IS LOCATED IN DIGBY, NOVA SCOTIA

Reporting to the Vice President Resort Operations, this position requires a highly motivated and ambitious professional who can work with mínimal supervision:_
Manage the daytoday activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry team;
Enforce hotels standards, policies, and procedures to the Housekeeping team;
Be a department leader who motivates and mentors all housekeeping team members;
Determine staff training needs and provide such training;
Manage departmental budget and expenses;
Ensure Health and Safety standards are met;
Operate well under pressure while exercising good judgments and focusing attention on details;
Maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information;
Ensure security of guest room access and hotel property;
Establish, maintain and train standards and procedures for cleaning and safe working conditions in the housekeeping department;
Works to ensure high scores for cleanliness and other housekeepingrelated items on all inspections;
Develops and maintains a deep cleaning schedule and room cleanliness program;
Inspects or delegates inspections of all guestrooms cleaned by room attendants;
Develops an inspection program for all public areas and guestrooms to ensure that proper maintenance and standards are achieved and sustained;
Ensures final inspection of all housekeepingrelated duties performed by the housekeeping team;
Initiates new procedures to increase the efficiency of labor and safe chemical and equipment use;
May serve as "manager on duty" as required;
Perform other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions during peak periods.

What We are Looking for...

Managerial experience in housekeeping in a Hotel or related industry;
Postsecondary degree/diploma in Tourism or Hospitality is an asset;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent organizational, technical, analytical, and problemsolving skills;
Able to think clearly in pressure situations, exercise good judgment, and focus attention on details;
Is able to endure an abundance of physical movements in the performance of job duties;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
Highly interpersonal; comfortable engaging with all guests, visitors, vendors, and team members;
Experience in financial management for a housekeeping department is an asset;
A positive attitude is a must
Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include but are not limited to days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as required by management.