About our Company
We Make Hotels. Sydell Group builds and operates unique properties that are a reflection of their neighborhoods, a celebration of architecture and design, and a gathering place for visitors from near and far. Our hotels are collaborations among exceptional talent from the creative, culinary, and retail worlds, and our goal is to create travel experiences that offer inspiration and a sense of connection to our respective cities. Sydell Group's diverse portfolio of award-winning hotels include NoMad New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas; The LINE LA, DC and Austin; Freehand Miami, Chicago, LA and New York; The Ned, London and Park MGM, Las Vegas; as well as the forthcoming NoMad London and LINE San Francisco.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Housekeeping Manager to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry, a proven track record of success in a previous leadership role in hotels and/or housekeeping, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Responsibilities
Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, and verbal instructions
Maintain “open door” communication with employees
Inspect all arriving hotel rooms, public spaces, exteriors, and back of house daily and make necessary adjustments
Notify Maintenance Department of any rooms that need to be placed out-of-order for maintenance concerns
Monitor housekeeping staff to ensure early room cleanliness for prompt check-in
Ensure Associates are briefed on daily needs
Respond appropriately to guest complaints
Implement and enforce appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction
Possess a thorough understanding of the Property Management System
Determine appropriate staffing levels for forecasted business and schedules employees accordingly
Implement processes for providing employees with customer service, technical and safety training on an ongoing basis
Schedule and regularly conduct routine inspections of the guest rooms, corridors, and public areas to ensure the appearance of such areas reflects highly on the hotel, brand, and Company
Supervise the laundry operation (and/or outsourced relationship)
Monitor assigned departments with compliance to safety standards
Coordinate room availability with the Front Office Manager
Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward
Ensure that current information on rates, packages and promotions is available for housekeeping knowledge
Anticipate low occupancy periods and coordinate blocking of rooms with Front Office Manager to maximize labor costs, deep cleaning and maintenance of rooms
Establish par levels for supplies, linen, uniform and equipment
Complete requisitions to replenish shortages or additional items needed for the anticipated business and balancing checkbook
Ensure that work is accurate, thorough, and to the standards of the Executive Housekeeper and the company
Develop actions plans to correct any deficiencies
Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
Seek to understand the guest and internal customer and meet the needs of both the customer and the company
Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
Attend relevant meetings
Core Competencies
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three (3) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
Strong communication skills
Collaborative spirit
Ethical Conduct
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS
Positive Attitude
Eye for Detail
Problem solving abilities
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.
We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
About our Brand
More than a group of hotels, The LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.