Director, Housekeeping - Long Beach, United States - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

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Long Beach, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach will revive one of California's best-known and beloved luxury hotels.

Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, The Breakers was a sought-after destination for world-famous stars.

The historic property will reopen after a significant restoration, creating 185 boutique rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace; an open-air rooftop lounge with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a blissful two-story spa, wellness and fitness center; live jazz club; and 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo #BELIMITLESS

This experience begins with a new kind of workplace, one where the energy is contagious, the stories are invigorating, and the challenges present inspiring opportunities to make your mark.

Job Description Director of Housekeeping**The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the entire Hotel including guest rooms, public areas, while managing and administrating the entire housekeeping department, laundry, uniform room, fitness center, pool area, and ensuring Guests receive the highest level of service and comfort.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Rooms, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Maintain consistent flow of communication among fellow managers and colleagues and effective relationships with supporting departments.
Ensure that sufficient staffing is present to meet daily business demands.
Actively participate in training and continuing education of all housekeeping colleagues.
Responsible for effective colleague planning, selection, training and development.
Approach all encounters with guests, colleagues and members in a professional and personalized manner while leading and coaching the team to do the same.
Must have a professional image and personality exuding confidence and leadership skills while encouraging safe and efficient hotel operations.
Oversee inventory levels pertaining to supplies, chemicals, and linen.
Complete projects and CapEx investments in a timely manner as required by the Director, Rooms and General Manager.
Be able to participate proficiently in functions outside one's department when called upon.
Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely.
Responsible for assisting in the preparation of the annual Housekeeping budget and capital plans.
Ensure monthly forecast for Housekeeping is accurate and on target.
Lead recruitment efforts and talent management of team members
Lead training, coaching, and development of team members
Champion employee engagement initiatives
Maintain consistency in accordance to Forbes/LQA and Fairmont standards.
Coordinate renovation projects and preventative maintenance in guestrooms and public spaces with the Director of Engineering.
Ability to organize and follow through with outside contractors.
Ensure the necessary resources, functional tools and equipment including linen is readily available.
Execute labor standards and productivity in line with hotel target.
Responsible for overseeing the ordering, inventory, daily management of uniforms and tailoring.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in housekeeping
Previous experience in luxury establishments required
Preopening experience an asset
Previously demonstrated leadership skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service
Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline a strong asset
Excellent communication skills, must be able to communicate with others effectively
Ability to communicate in Spanish a strong asset
Must be a creative and effective leader and team player, possessing a high degree of professionalism, energy, and determination
Ability to analyze data and trends and create strategies for improvement
Strong administration and organizational skills are required
Results oriented with the ability to adapt to the challenges of a continually evolving workforce, while remaining flexible and working under pressure
Previous experience managing in a union hotel

Additional Information

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