Housekeeping Supervisor

position summary

sheraton reston operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week. The housekeeping supervisor is responsible for daily supervision of the housekeeping staff, quality service, guest satisfaction and safety. Supervises cleaning and assists in the administration of housekeeping services in compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations.

Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management. Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations.

Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

• supervise the housekeeping staff. Ensure new associates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve job expectations. Evaluate the staff’s job performance and coach and counsel as necessary. Clearly communicate to associates the standards of performance and their role in contributing to individual and team success. Ensure all required training occurs including orientation, safety, fire, alcohol awareness, food handling and blood borne pathogen.
  
  Ensure staff compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, standards and regulations. Insist on a work environment that is free from harassment.
• perform and supervise the cleaning and inspection of the guest rooms, public areas and back of the house. Ensure compliance with proper cleaning techniques, procedures, brand standards and regulations. Ensure proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• issue staff cleaning assignments including special requests, areas of concentration and deep cleaning.
• ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported to engineering through proper channels.
• order supplies and maintain accurate inventory as assigned.
• respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
• log items into the lost and found and respond to inquiries regarding lost items.
• be on time and at work when scheduled and in proper uniform.
• attend department meetings as scheduled.
• perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• maintain a consistent professional and positive attitude when communicating with guests and associates.
• comply with all company policies and procedures.
• practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• write shift reports, including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
• check with manager/supervisor before leaving the work area for any reason.
• report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
• perform any additional tasks or duties as requested by management.

​the company may consider an equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

• high school education plus schooling in hospitality management, business or related experience.
• two or more years of related experience.
• familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.

• ability to effectively and efficiently supervise staff, daily operations and resolve operational problems in compliance with policies and procedures.
• ability to appropriately interview, hire, schedule, motivate, train, monitor and address staff performance.
• knowledge of housekeeping principles and practices along with proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• ability to compile facts and figures in a timely manner; identify, investigate and resolve matters.
• ability to follow an…