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Hyatt Director of Housekeeping in SAVANNAH, Georgia
Description:
We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for all duties of the housekeeping operation and cleanliness levels in all areas of the property.This position requires strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and the ability to effectively deal with department heads, guests, and team members.
Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the hotel’s Housekeeping operations
Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
Solid understanding of housekeeping and laundry supplies and pars
Teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve guest requests
See that inspection program is consistently maintained
Assure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed
Work closely with all other Departments
Inspect some rooms daily
Experience purchasing linens and housekeeping supplies
Current on latest housekeeping and laundry technology
Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance
Experience teaching, supervising, and mentoring multilingual and multicultural staff
Ensure OSHA and ADA policies are adhered to
Experience with turndown service, special needs of VIP Guests, foreign dignitaries, etc. helpful
Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Thompson service standards and procedures
All other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
4 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience (typically with Hyatt).
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Primary Location: US-GA-Savannah
Organization: Thompson Savannah
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Housekeeping/Laundry
Req ID: SAV003227
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.