Housekeeping Manager | Full-Time | Days Inn by Wyndham Thunder Bay North

Housekeeping Manager

We are currently hiring for a Houskeeping Manager at our Days Inn by Wyndham Thunder Bay North location in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for all aspects of the housekeeping department to oversee the management of the housekeeping and laundry departments, including cleanliness of guest rooms, public, and heart of house areas. The successful candidate will be a coach and cheerleader for the housekeeping team, providing direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department, while sharing their flare for style and design.

What We Offer

• Work with like-minded team members who are passionate about their work and keep things fun, every day!
• Working with a reputable brand and being part of Silver Hotel Group, a company committed to ensuring a culture of respect, appreciation, and fun (among other things of course)!
• A fast-paced environment in an exciting industry, where you get the chance to meet people from all over the world. It’s a good place to be right now!
• Education Reimbursement for you (and your children!)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Annual Wellness Credit
• Team Member Referral Program
• Leadership Development
• Team Building Events
• Culture of Recognition Program
• Hotel Stay Discounts

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager, this position requires a highly motivated and ambitious professional who can work with minimal supervision:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping team;
• Enforce hotels standards, policies, and procedures to the Housekeeping team;
• Be a department leader who motivates and mentors all housekeeping team members;
• Ascertain staff training needs and provide such training;
• Manage departmental budget and expenses;
• Lead the Health and Safety efforts of the property, ensuring all WHIMIS, WSIB, OHSA, and joint health and safety procedures are followed in the housekeeping department;
• Operate well under pressure while exercising good judgments and focusing attention on details;
• Maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information;
• Ensure security of guest room access and hotel property;
• Establish, maintain and train standards and procedures for cleaning and safe working conditions in the housekeeping department;
• Works to ensure high scores for cleanliness and other housekeeping-related items on all inspections;
• Develops and maintains a deep cleaning schedule and room cleanliness program;
• Inspects or delegates inspections of all guestrooms cleaned by room attendants;
• Develops an inspection program for all public areas and guestrooms to ensure that proper maintenance and standards are achieved and sustained;
• Ensures final inspection of all housekeeping-related duties performed by the housekeeping team;
• Initiates new procedures to increase the efficiency of labor and safe chemical and equipment use;
• May serve as "manager on duty" as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned including assisting staff with their job functions during peak periods.

  What We are Looking for...

• Managerial experience in housekeeping in a Hotel or related industry;
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Tourism or Hospitality is an asset;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Able to think clearly in pressure situations, exercise good judgment, and focus attention on details;
• Is able to endure an abundance of physical movements in the performance of job duties;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Highly interpersonal; comfortable engaging with all guests, visitors, vendors, and team members;
• Experience in financial management for a housekeeping department is an asset;
• Experience working in a unionized environment will be considered an asset;
• A positive attitude is a must!
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include but are not limited to days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as required by management.

About Days Inn by Wyndham Thunder Bay North

Days Inn by Wyndham Thunder Bay North is an award-winning Hotel offering 92 well-appointed guestrooms, complimentary breakfast, a fitness room and one meeting room

Located next to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre we offer our Guests a worry-free place to stay while in Thunder Bay for medical purposes. Close to Lakehead University and a short drive to Thunder Bay’s Entertainment District makes us a great place to stay. Sharing our parking lot with 5Forks Restaurant and Subway offers our Guests some great meal options without leaving the parking lot.

Our quiet yet central location is just ten minutes from the Thunder Bay Airport and downtown Thunder Bay, keeping you close to everything you want but away from the noise you don’t.

As part of Wyndham Worldwide Hotels, we have access to over 9,000 Hotels globally.v

About Us

Silver Hotel Group (SHG) is a family-owned Canadian hotel investment, development, and management company. Our portfolio includes hotels in Canada and the U.S. and ranges from internationally branded full and select-service hotels to independent and boutique hotels. At SHG, our culture is fundamental to our success. Each empowered team member strives to exhibit passion, creativity, and fun every day. Together, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by living our core values as our road map: Accountability, Teamwork, Leadership, Diversity, Integrity, Giving, Fun, and Recognition. As we continue to grow, our mantra “You Matter” resonates with our 600+ team members in how we do business, which will continue to enhance engagement and retention. Today, we look for new team members who demonstrate both aptitude and the passion to embrace and contribute to our Culture.

Help us build something exceptional!

T he Silver Hotel Group believes in outstanding hospitality and takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to respecting the independence and dignity of all persons by providing a barrier-free environment for all guests, colleagues, and job applicants. Accommodations are available upon request for all applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources at Show phone number. The Silver Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.