Director of Housekeeping - InterContinental New York Times Square
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Director of Housekeeping - InterContinental New York Times Square

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Director of Housekeeping - InterContinental New York Times Square

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About us

Do you see yourself as a Director of Housekeeping? What''s your passion? Whether you''re into sports, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we''re interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we''re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. The InterContinental New York Times Square is a refreshing sanctuary from the sights and sounds of NYC. Rising 36 stories above the world-famous Times Square District, crossroads of theater, dining, entertainment and business worlds, our luxury hotel is the quintessential New York City experience. Located at 44th Street and 8th Avenue, our Times Square hotel in midtown Manhattan is within walking distance to Broadway, as well as extraordinary shopping and fabulous restaurants. With a chic Manhattan residential feel encompassing natural elements, InterContinental Times Square features 607 guestrooms and 4 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and Broadway district.

Your day to day

This exciting position will manage the housekeeping and laundry operation to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department, plan, schedule, and organize work to ensure proper coverage.  Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. 
  • Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.
  • Ensure all staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties.
  • Develop and implement procedures for managing the quality of housekeeping and laundry services.  Schedule routine inspections of all guest rooms and public areas to ensure furnishings, guest rooms/suites, equipment, housekeeping and food and beverage linens, public restrooms, lobby, etc. are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction.  Ensure that employees are advised of deficiencies and instructed on corrective action. 
  • Monitor, coordinate and execute the special needs and requests of VIP, repeat guests and members of frequency program(s). 
  • Respond to guest complaints and special requests, and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
  • Control expenses within all areas of housekeeping.  Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel. 
  • Conduct comprehensive departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events which warrant special handling and detailed information.
  • Conduct pre-shift meeting and review all information pertinent to the day’s activities.
  • Establish par levels for supplies and equipment.  Replenish shortages and other business supplies for daily business.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Front Office, Guest Relations, Maintenance, and Food and Beverage
  •  Interact with outside contacts:
    • Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
    • Vendors/Contractors – to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
    • Regulatory agencies – regarding safety and compliance matters
    • Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media)
  • May be responsible for the security of lost and found items or coordinate the lost and found function with other departments.
  • May assist with deep cleaning projects and/or assist housekeeping staff during unanticipated rush periods.
  • May serve as “manager on duty” as required.
  • May assist with other duties as assigned. 
What we need from you

ACCOUNTABILITY:

This is the top job in the housekeeping department.  Typically manages a large number of housekeeping and laundry employees in a full-service, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel which may include multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, high volume of catering and convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and key guests. 

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

College degree plus 5-7 years housekeeping/laundry experience as a Director or Assistant Director preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity and including supervisory experience.  Must speak fluent English.  Other languages preferred.  Candidate must have 3-5 years previous experience working in a New York City Union Environment. 

 

This job requires ability to perform the following:

  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing and or pulling approximately 200 pounds
  • Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
  • Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
  • Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling

 

Other:

  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
What we offer

In return we''ll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we''ll give you the room to be yourself. So what''s your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

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Director of Housekeeping - InterContinental New York Times Square

New York, NY, United States

Full-time, Indefinite

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