Asst. Housekeeping Manager

Description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Housekeeping Manager!

Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in creating spotless spaces and exceptional guest experiences? The Kensington Hotel is looking for an energetic, organized, and motivated Assistant Executive Housekeeper to help lead housekeeping operations across two properties, overseeing more than 300 guest rooms and public areas! This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing a strong team, and understands that cleanliness and attention to detail are essential to guest satisfaction.

Working closely with the Executive Housekeeper, you’ll help keep both properties running smoothly while inspiring associates to deliver outstanding results every day.

Why Join The Kensington Hotel?

At The Kensington Hotel, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We’re looking for a leader who wants to make a difference, support their team, and help create an exceptional experience for every guest who walks through our doors.

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?

• Lead with Confidence: Provide hands-on support, guidance, and direction to housekeeping associates, maintaining a visible leadership presence throughout both properties.
• Maintain Exceptional Standards: Supervise the cleanliness and presentation of more than 300 guest rooms and public areas, ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
• Create Memorable Guest Experiences: Respond promptly to guest concerns and requests, ensuring corrective action is taken immediately and issues are resolved professionally.
• Train and Develop Your Team: Conduct regular training sessions, pre-shift briefings, and departmental meetings to keep associates informed, prepared, and motivated.
• Coordinate Daily Operations: Schedule and assign associates based on occupancy forecasts, staffing needs, room assignments, and established service standards.
• Manage Supplies and Inventory: Monitor supply levels, maintain appropriate par stocks, order and retrieve supplies, and conduct monthly inventories of departmental equipment.
• Maintain Key Control and Lost & Found: Ensure proper key security, accurate inventory records, and organized lost-and-found procedures.
• Control Costs: Monitor payroll, equipment, and supply expenses while supporting efficient department operations and completing required billing procedures.
• Communicate Effectively: Review written communications, staffing plans, room assignments, and operational updates to ensure all team members and supporting departments have the information they need.
• Lead by Example: Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to outstanding cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the housekeeping department.

Requirements

• Previous housekeeping experience in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities across two properties.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• The ability to motivate, train, and support a diverse team.
• A guest-focused attitude and the confidence to address concerns quickly and professionally.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a busy, hands-on environment.