Assistant Housekeeping Manager

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What is in it for you:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• 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

Assistant Housekeeping Manager

The Assistant Housekeeping Manager will assist in the successful leadership of the Housekeeping Department taking ownership of all cleanliness of the guest rooms, and the hotel. They will ensure that our guests are provided with clean, comfortable spaces, and be a part of creating a memorable experience.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:           

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed
• Handle guests concerns and react quickly, logging and notifying the proper areas
• Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse group of colleagues with varying personalities while building engagement and a sense of value for the team members
• Actively participate in daily briefing, daily warm up and department meetings
• Complete daily inspections, exercising good judgment and strong intuition to anticipate the needs of the guest, as well as the cleanliness of the hotel’s public and heart of house areas
• Ensure Room Attendants are informed daily about priorities in their section
• Report necessary maintenance items
• Assist with weekly scheduling and payroll
• Complete necessary inventory and weekly purchasing following budget guidelines
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health & safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives, follow all safety and sanitation policies
• Complete paperwork and attend necessary meetings when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Warm and caring personality; 1 year previous housekeeping leadership experience an asset
• Ability to naturally engage with guests and show empathy; have a genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming

Physical Aspects of Position: 
Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.