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Housekeeping Manager

General Information

Country/Region
United States of America
Province/City
Washington, DC
Location
Rosewood Washington D.C.
Department
Rooms - Heart of House
Job Type
Full-time Permanent

Job Description

Rosewood Washington DC
Housekeeping Manager

Competitive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Competitive Salary
Cellphone stipend of $40/month
401k Plan and up to 3% match after 1 year
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick and more)
Complimentary Room Nights- up to 12 after 3 months
Restaurant Discount- 50% off F&B after 3 months
Complimentary Meal during your shift
Life Insurance and AD&D
Complimentary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Tuition Reimbursement up to $500 per year
A clear career pathway - career advancement opportunities

Relationship Hospitality. 
It’s in the genes. Some just have it; a natural desire to deliver meaningful and heartfelt experiences. It’s a calling. At Rosewood Hotel Group we work instinctively and from the heart, to master and elevate our craft. Together, we push the boundaries to impart magic into every day. We care for people, and make it our purpose to build long-lasting, genuine relationships. Here, we do what we were born to do. Here, we answer The Calling.

Housekeeping Manager:
To assist the Director of Housekeeping to manage the Housekeeping staff to ensure guest rooms and public areas are cleaned to Rosewood standards. 

Responsibilities:

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.

Ensure that cleanliness standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.

Complete morning and evening reports and assists with assignment of room attendants and house attendants. 

Trains new Housekeeping Supervisors and assists with the training of room attendants, house attendants and other housekeeping support staff.

Inspect all public areas daily and guest rooms to ensure quality of standards and work.

Work closely with Supervisors and house attendants to ensure par of linen and amenities are in linen storerooms for proper operation.

Personally inspect  VIP and Special Attention Guest rooms to ensure the rooms meets hotel standards

Focus on Leading Quality Assurance training and Forbes standards during training and lineups. 

Investigates concerns regarding housekeeping service and equipment, and takes corrective action.

Assist in all physical inventory of linens and supplies.

Assist the Director of Housekeeping with making the weekly department schedule.

Attend staff meetings with other department heads to discuss guest arrivals, guest experience and guest complaints. Make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient housekeeping operations.

All other duties as required.
The list of responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. The company reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum two years’ experience in a supervisory position with a housekeeping department for a luxury or ultra-luxury hotel.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.

Schedule: Ability to work morning, evening, weekday and weekend shifts. Holidays as needed. 

General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret business records and statistical reports; basic mathematical skills; ability to analyze the interpret established policies; ability to understand the government regulations covering business operation; ability to make business decisions based on productions reports and similar facts as well as on your own experience and personal opinions; ability to see differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs; ability to deal with the general public, customers, employees, union and government officials with tact and courtesy; ability to plan and organize the work of others; ability to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions; ability to speak and write clearly; ability to accept full responsibility for managing an activity.

Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.
Spanish is also preferred but not required. 

Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting  up to 35 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.

Salary Range:
$64,000 - $68,000 Annually
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

*Rosewood Washington DC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to starting employment. In accordance with the law, Rosewood Washington DC will accommodate employees who cannot be administered the COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious reasons, and applicants should contact the Director of Talent and Culture if they have questions about this requirement or wish to request an accommodation.

About Us

Brilliantly positioned in the heart of Georgetown along the historic C&O Canal, Rosewood Washington, D.C. provides guests with premium access to the vibrant cultural epicenter of the nation’s capital. The hotel’s 55 rooms, including 12 suites and 6 townhouses, combine traditional refinement with a thoroughly modern sense of sophistication. From plush furnishings to intuitive technology, every element has been thoughtfully considered to create comfortable, residential-style living spaces equally suited to business and leisure travel. Wolfgang Puck takes on Washington. Witness the evolution of his acclaimed culinary concept at CUT D.C., which draws on the region's finest farms and fisheries to showcase the variety of the Mid-Atlantic, as well as CUT Bar and Lounge and CUT Above.