Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN KANANASKIS, AB.  SUBSIDIZED STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE.  

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The Role:

 As Assistant Executive Housekeeper, you will assist leading Housekeeping team taking guest experience within our guest rooms to a new level. Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper, the main responsibilities within this role are to assist in affectively managing employee and housekeeping leader relations, through recruitment, performance reviews, recognition, incentive programs, development plans, and employee engagement & retention.  Being aware and focused on the goals of the department through the quality of room cleanliness, productivity, guest service interactions, hallway and public area presentation at all times is key to the success of the incumbent within the role.  You are driven by results, as well as being proactive with employee relations and cross departmental communication. You will be held accountable for the safety and security of all associates and their work areas. 

Job duties:

Reporting to the Executive Housekeeper and the Rooms Division Manager, the primary responsibilities are:

• Assists with monthly forecasting of labour and expenses for the department
• Holds monthly communication meetings
• Maintains GSS, ESS and engagement within the department to Marriott/hotel standards
• Held accountable for the cleanliness of all guest rooms and public areas within the hotel
• Assists in affectively managing employee and housekeeping leader relations, through recruitment, performance reviews, recognition, incentive programs, development plans, and employee engagement & retention.
• Handles guest communication and follows through on any follow-up needed
• Monitor and provide feedback to all of the housekeeping leaders in achieving departmental goals.
• Follow trends within housekeeping and hospitality to enhance the guest experience and guest rooms
• Inspect guest rooms when required
• All other duties as assigned

Employment Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years previous experience within housekeeping or front office leadership
• Able to motivate and influence large teams
• Very organized and good with time management
• Highly conscious of health and safety within the workplace
• Computer skills with proficiency in word, excel, MSI and opera
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proactive individual, being results oriented
• Health and Safety is a top priority, including managing a modified work program

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry items up to 10 lbs., including linens, amenities, garbage, and cleaning supplies.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting to clean bathrooms, floors, and low-level surfaces.
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements while wiping, scrubbing, dusting, and sanitizing guest rooms.
• Frequent reaching, including reaching above shoulder height to clean mirrors, windows, shelves, and high-touch areas.
• Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. of housekeeping carts, vacuums, and supply bins throughout the property.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, including strong odours, with required PPE.
• May be required to use stairs frequently depending on building layout and elevator access.

Amazing Perks:

• Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continued full-time employment
• Food and Beverage discounts at ALL 6 of our dining outlets
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
• Onsite newly-renovated staff accommodations which include a residence convenience store and employee gym
• One meal per day in our employee cafeteria (taxable benefit)
• Discounts on activities offered through our Activities Committee:  Skydiving, Yoga, rafting, to name a few
• Shuttle access to Calgary and Canmore
• Health and Wellness benefits (some restrictions may apply)
• Vacation is accrued starting on your first day of work at a rate of 4% of your earnings
• Marriott Destinations membership providing you with discounted room rates and food and beverage discounts at any of Marriott’s chain of hotels
• Discounted access to our Nordic Spa*
• Discounted Ski Pass and Golf rates*
• Kananaskis Parks Pass

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 *Season Availability, subject to cut off dates.