Housekeeping Supervisor - Ottawa, Canada - The Metcalfe Hotel

The Metcalfe Hotel
The Metcalfe Hotel
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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Metcalfe Hotel delivers in Ottawa an understated luxury to world travelers by showcasing our rich building history and connecting to the current culture, community, and people that make Ottawa a lively 21st century capital city.

Newly renovated and now part of the Gray Collection, our hotel is now entering a new era


JOB SUMMARY:


The Metcalfe Hotel is seeking a service-oriented individual to oversee the Housekeeping Department while also acting as Manager on Duty (MOD) when required.


YOUR ROLE:

In addition to performing the duties of housekeeping employees at a standard benchmark level, the Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible, but not limited, to:

  • Open, lead, and represent the Housekeeping Department in the absence of the Housekeeping Manager.
  • Supervise the performance of the Room Attendants, Housepersons, and general cleaning and take appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
  • Inspect guest rooms to the highest level of standards
  • Monitor consumption of guest and cleaning supplies, as well as linen, ensure proper par stock at all times.
  • Seek feedback on guest satisfaction in accordance with our service standards and philosophy of employee empowerment.
  • Ensure all special requirements from guests are met or exceeded
  • Interact with guests to resolve complaints as well as to build relationships with guests.
  • Stay current on emergency procedures, including fire and emergency procedures. Assist in training employees to follow these procedures and promote a safe working environment by following all hotel safety measures and health & safety standards
  • Support the Housekeeping Manager to achieve effective staff planning, hiring, scheduling and adhering to budgeted parameters.
  • Foster a work environment that allows employees to achieve job fulfillment and encourage career development and contribute to the development of a strong team through active involvement in daily operations and through the development of a continually evolving workforce.
  • Act as Manager on Duty and handle and resolve any challenges or emergencies that may arise
  • Basic understanding of front of house duties for when acting as Manager on Duty
  • Perform other duties as needed and special projects as assigned by management.

YOUR PROFILE:


  • Hospitality diploma / degree or equivalent experience
  • Previous hotel supervisory experience is a requirement
  • Effective problemsolving skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and multitask
  • Assertive, professional with proven ability to motivate, coach, develop, and lead a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills and an outgoing, friendly, personality.
  • Possess high work standards & sets high standards of performance for others.
  • Strong computer knowledge specifically with Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Experience with Opera/Opera Cloud PMS is an asset.
  • Physical requirements walking, standing, bending, lifting
  • Flexible schedule with availability on evenings and weekends.
  • French language an asset

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $24.50 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime
pay


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Cleaning: 1 year (required)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (required)

Work Location:
In person

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