Director Of Housekeeping Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Executive Housekeeper or Facilities Manager Company: Provenance Hotels - An Aspen Company Location: Seattle, WA Description: Come and join the talented staff at Hotel Max, an independent boutique hotel in Seattle with 163 rooms, has an immediate opening for a Director of Housekeeping that has the motivation to take us to the next level. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction in assigning and instructing housekeeping, laundry, and honor bar staff in details of work. Provide staffing, training, counseling, and performance reviews for housekeeping department. Plan, organize, and monitor staff activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards set by hotel, which requires continuous visual inspection of guest rooms and public space areas Manage finances of housekeeping and laundry operations including budget and inventory controls. Analyze data and compile reports on expenditures, wages, labor, supplies, etc. in relation to hotel financial forecasts and budget. Establish and maintain adequate supplies for efficient operation of department. Distribute and delegate workload to guarantee maximum production and guest satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and materials. Monitor house count and make staffing adjustments accordingly. Knowledge of basic sanitation requirements/controls and applications of relevant chemicals. Maintains MSDS. Performs other duties as requested by hotel management. If applying for Facilities Manager please refer to the job description below: The Facility Manager is responsible for the overall engineering and housekeeping operations to include the care, maintenance, repair and efficient operation of facilities, equipment systems and building components, including, but not limited to mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment/work normally maintained/performed by hotel Maintenance Engineers and cleanliness of areas of the property to include hotel rooms, public areas and outside grounds. This position is also responsible for establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, preserving corporate assets and maintaining compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Job Title: Housekeeping Manager Company: Location: Yakima, WA Description: Responsible for supervision of the Housekeeping Department operations and personnel, including room attendants, inspectors, house attendants and laundry personnel. Train, supervise, coach and counsel Housekeeping team members, distribute and delegate workload to guarantee maximum production and guest satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and materials; monitor occupancy and make staffing adjustments accordingly; plan, organize and monitor team member activities to ensure compliance with hotel quality standards, which requires continuous visual inspection of all physical areas of the hotel; plan and facilitate team member meetings, prepare and render annual performance evaluations for all team members; inspect all rooms after cleaning; ensure correction of cleaning problems found in inspected rooms as needed; work closely with maintenance department to ensure proper preventative maintenance procedures are followed, preparing reports as needed; ensure special cleaning projects and room are are implemented and followed through; evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, decor, etc and make recommendations and complete appropriate work orders; order and manage inventory for uniforms, linens and supplies; accommodate guests's special requests courteously and efficiently; maintain guest lost and found program to ensure proper security of lost items; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with guests, clients, co-workers and management; prepare, file and maintain records; ensure safety procedures and proper use of chemicals and cleaning supplies. Two years of housekeeping management experience required; Ability to speak English required and ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Must have a valid drivers licenst, vehicle insurance, able to work with little or no supervision and to effectively supervise others. For more detailed information, you can pick up a job description and application at the Hilton Garden Inn Yakima at 401 E Yakima Avenue