Assistant Housekeeping Manager

FAIRMONT

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Long Beach, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Lead and oversee daily housekeeping operations to ensure service and cleanliness standards are consistently met
    • Deliver professional, engaging, and personalized guest service at all times
    • Create a welcoming and luxury environment for guests throughout their stay
    • Conduct daily briefings, outlining VIP arrivals, priorities, and operational updates
    • Assign duties and inspect guest rooms, public areas, and heart-of-house spaces
    • Ensure compliance with Forbes, LQA, and brand cleanliness standards
    • Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, concerns, and service recovery situations
    • Supervise, coach, and support Room Attendants and housekeeping team members
    • Provide ongoing training, feedback, and performance development
    • Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and talent management processes
    • Monitor team productivity, attendance, and adherence to departmental policies
    • Maintain accurate room status updates and communicate changes with Front Office and other departments
    • Conduct regular quality inspections and departmental audits
    • Ensure VIP rooms are inspected and released according to standards
    • Monitor and control inventory of cleaning supplies, linen, and guest amenities
    • Ensure proper use, handling, and storage of chemicals and equipment
    • Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and cost control measures
    • Support scheduling based on occupancy levels, labor standards, and operational needs
    • Review and support payroll processes and labor reporting
    • Collaborate with Engineering and other departments to resolve maintenance issues and ensure follow-up
    • Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation policies
    • Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to all health, safety, and security regulations
    • Maintain cleanliness and organization of all housekeeping areas and storage spaces
    • Ensure lost and found procedures are followed and documented accurately
    • Assist with room cleaning and operational support as needed during high-demand periods
    • Support uniform operations, inventories, and departmental initiatives
    • Conduct self-audits and participate in internal and external audits (e.g., Ecolab)
    • Maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information at all times
    • Complete administrative tasks including reports, logs, and daily records
    • Foster teamwork, engagement, and accountability across the department
    • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • College degree or equivalent experience preferred
    • 1–2 years of housekeeping experience required, preferably in a hotel or luxury setting
    • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
    • Spanish proficiency is a strong asset
    • Basic reading and math skills required
    • Computer proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with Alice, UniFocus, or Opera Cloud is a plus
    • Ability to support coaching, training, and development of team members
    • Lead by example and assist in motivating staff on the floor
    • Willingness to learn and promote service standards and operational procedures
    • Assist in maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards
    • Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
    • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
    • Positive attitude and professional demeanor
    • Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
    • Team-oriented with the ability to work under direction while showing initiative
    • Reliable and dependable
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors and peers
    • Committed to delivering excellent customer service
    • Strong guest service orientation
    • Self-confident, proactive, and able to prioritize and make effective decisions
    • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
    • Ability to understand and comply with all company and departmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
    • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and guests.
    • Great time management skills
    • Ability to multi task efficiently without disrupting guest service

    Additional Information

    What is in it for you:

    • Annual Salary: USD $70,500 – $73,000
    • Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
    • We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH

    Accor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.

    We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.

    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

    We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.