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Terranea Resort

Runs an oceanfront resort on the California coast

Housekeeping Manager

Hotel Guest ServicesPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeRancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA$72k - $78k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience as a housekeeping manager.
  • Experience in a Forbes Travel Guide luxury four- or five-star resort or hotel.
  • Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, requirements, and equipment use.
  • High school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • Fluency in spoken and non-verbal English, with legible written communication.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work.
  • Ability to think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
  • Ability to follow directions thoroughly and understand guests' service needs.
  • Ability to work cohesively with coworkers and with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
  • Ability to ascertain departmental training needs and provide training.
  • Ability to direct staff performance and follow up with corrections when needed.
  • Ability to transport carts, linen, and furniture weighing up to 200 pounds to different areas of the resort, perform physical movements throughout work areas, reach 6.5 feet, and remain stationary for 60 minutes during a work shift.
  • Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and coworkers so they understand.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, train, and inspect the performance of assigned housekeeping and public-space staff, ensuring procedures meet hotel standards, and assist as needed to ensure optimum guest service.
  • Maintain knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
  • Facilitate projects in an organized and timely manner.
  • Assist with administrative tasks and maintain department organization as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge of equipment maintenance and proper use, and use equipment only as intended.
  • Anticipate internal and external guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge guests regardless of workload or time of day.
  • Maintain positive internal and external guest relations.
  • Resolve internal and external guest complaints to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
  • Maintain current knowledge of hotel room status, group arrivals, VIPs, special events, and staff job responsibilities.
  • Ensure assigned staff report to work and clock in properly, and document late or absent employees.
  • Document call-offs and arrange shift replacements.
  • Coordinate breaks for assigned staff.
  • Prepare and distribute assignment sheets and review priorities with assigned staff.
  • Assign keys, radios, and beepers to staff, maintain accurate records, and ensure key security.
  • Communicate additions or changes to assignment sheets during the shift.
  • Inspect guest rooms, guest corridors, elevator foyers, vending areas, service areas including linen closets, staff restrooms, and storage areas.
  • Check staff work attire and grooming.
  • Check equipment used by immediate staff for supplies, neatness, cleanliness, and mechanical problems, and instruct staff to correct deficiencies.
  • Inspect public areas, bathrooms, restaurants, spa, pool area, offices, and service areas after cleaning, using designated checklists; contact personnel and relay deficiencies for correction.
  • Assist staff with job functions as needed to maintain cleanliness and guest-service standards.
  • Complete maintenance work orders and submit urgent repair requests directly to Engineering.
  • Accommodate guest requests for items or additional supplies, and follow up on delivery and return.
  • Conduct staff training as assigned.
  • Provide staff performance feedback to the manager, report disciplinary problems, and participate in employee counseling.
  • Document pertinent information in the department log book.
  • Properly clock out staff and make necessary adjustments.
  • Complete paperwork and closing duties before leaving, and review assignment status and follow-up actions with the manager or oncoming supervisor.
  • Assist in other housekeeping areas as assigned.
  • Attend designated meetings.
  • Stock housekeeping supplies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fluency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish.
  • Previous guest-relations training.
  • Ability to input and access information in the property management system and computers.

About the Company

Terranea Resort

Runs an oceanfront resort on the California coast

Terranea Resort runs an oceanfront retreat for vacationers, local visitors and private groups on Southern California's Palos Verdes Peninsula. Guests choose between hotel rooms and residential-style stays, including casitas and villas with kitchens and separate living areas for families or longer visits. Restaurants range from casual poolside meals to fine dining, while a spa, golf course and guided outdoor activities let guests build a stay around recreation as well as lodging. The resort earns money from overnight stays and separately booked dining and recreation services. Terranea opened in 2009 and is headquartered in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Founded
2009

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