Assistant Housekeeping Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Job Description

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Creating an engaging work environment for Colleagues of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is as important as turning moments into memories for our guests. The standards and values you model as Assistant Housekeeping Manager will inspire your team – not only to ensure exceptional guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas, but also to grow their careers with Fairmont.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed
• Maintain all guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas; ensuring that the highest standard of cleanliness is met
• Monitor labor costs while ensuring effective scheduling and department productivity
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs while working with the Chief Engineer
• Address guest concerns and react quickly; logging and notifying proper departments as required
• Manage the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner
• Ensure effective communication, including coaching and performance management
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Report necessary maintenance items
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Fluency in English (verbal and written) essential
• Previous leadership experience required in hotel environment
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times