Director of Housekeeping
Hersha Hospitality Management, New York, NY, United States
Opportunity: Director of Housekeeping
Effectively lead and control housekeeping operations and staff, ensuring hotel rooms and public spaces are clean and well maintained in accordance with brand and/or HHM operations and financial standards. Create a work environment whereby housekeeping staff feels genuinely valued and appreciated for their efforts that are critical to creating an overall positive experience for the guests.
Your Growth Path Area Director of Housekeeping – Assistant General Manager – General Manager
Your Focuses
Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
Maintain an effective inspection program for hotel rooms, public and other assigned areas.
Oversee or prepare schedules consistent with hotel occupancy and updated forecasts and/or notify third party vendor of weekly staffing needs.
Observe and monitor staff performance to meet established productivity and cleanliness standards.
Monitor inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
Monitor and creatively communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to effectively communicate to and celebrate with the housekeeping staff.
Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, and guest room safety).
Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and third-party contract labor.
Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget and forecasts.
Ensure compliance with brand standards, if applicable.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required.
HHM Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Company Match
Free Basic Life Insurance
Travel Discounts
Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
Educational/Professional Development
Referral Bonus Program
Work Environment and Context
Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or occasional alternate shifts.
Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
About Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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Your Growth Path Area Director of Housekeeping – Assistant General Manager – General Manager
Your Focuses
Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
Maintain an effective inspection program for hotel rooms, public and other assigned areas.
Oversee or prepare schedules consistent with hotel occupancy and updated forecasts and/or notify third party vendor of weekly staffing needs.
Observe and monitor staff performance to meet established productivity and cleanliness standards.
Monitor inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
Monitor and creatively communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to effectively communicate to and celebrate with the housekeeping staff.
Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, and guest room safety).
Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and third-party contract labor.
Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget and forecasts.
Ensure compliance with brand standards, if applicable.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required.
HHM Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Company Match
Free Basic Life Insurance
Travel Discounts
Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
Educational/Professional Development
Referral Bonus Program
Work Environment and Context
Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or occasional alternate shifts.
Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
About Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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