Overview
We\'re hiring a Head Housekeeper to join our amazing team here at Omni Facilities Management
Established in 1980, Omni Facilities Management is a leading provider of outsourced services to over 150 hotels across the UK, Netherlands, and South Africa. Employing over 4,000 people, Omni provides Housekeeping, Recruitment, Property and Software Services to major hotel groups including InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Hilton, Marriott, Redefine BDL Hotels, Raffles, Shangri-La, Ritz-Carlton and Resorts World.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates for the position of Head Housekeeper to support the hotel in assuming responsibility for the daily operation of the contract housekeeping function and other departments within the hotel where the company has a presence.
Benefits from working with the company :
- Two weekly payments
- Up to 28 days paid holiday per year
- Permanent contract of employment
- Career progression on to our Management Programs & Flexible Learning Courses
- Company Benefits including retail discounts on food, shopping, clothes, holidays. eating out and up to 55% on cinema tickets
- Opportunity to work with great teams for an industry leader!
Shift Pattern :
Up to 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (24 / 7 Operation)
Responsibilities
Main duties
People
Engage, train, lead and inspire the housekeeping teamEnsure clear lines of communication both with the hotel and the company and participate fully as a Senior Manager within the businessLiaise with Area Manager and Regional Manager on a regular basisWhere relevant support recruitment and associated procedures, including checking right to work documentationManage the process of authorised absence and always ensure that the absence is covered without interruption to the business and the smooth operation of the departmentEnsure all staff are fully conversant with Health & Safety policies and procedures and attend relevant trainingEnsure that all Statutory Training Records are in place, maintained and reviewed on a regular basisSupport and take responsibility for the welfare of pregnant employees, including carrying out pregnancy risk assessmentsEnsure all staff are trained regarding standards and productivity requirements and that concerns are addressed, and re-training completed if necessaryEnsure all staff are trained and adhere to the lost property policyTake initial responsibility for managing and resolving any team member queriesEvaluate performance of all team members under your direction, including conducting regular team member appraisalsLiaise with HR regarding any relevant concerns relating to staff welfare or allegations of misconductPositively represent the housekeeping department and Omni Facilities Management Ltd in daily operations meetings and any other meetings as requiredQuality
Organise and delegate tasks to team members under your directionDevelop, maintain, and review housekeeping policies and best practice systems and procedures and standardsDirect and manage the production and review of rotas and ensure that adequate cover is in place in line with projected occupancies of the businessConduct quality inspections using the Omni Facilities Management quality app and identify and manage areas where improvements can be madeTake responsibility for any on site company assets and ensure that they are maintained in good condition and serviced as requiredEnsure all keys are signed out and in and regular key audits are completedAssist with the management of lost propertyEnsure all maintenance defects are reported and rectifiedPromote a culture where all wastage is kept to a minimumEnsure all guest laundry, dry cleaning is processed in accordance with the hotel’s procedures, charges are raised, and documentation is completed as necessaryBe aware of contract work within the hotel, e.g., window cleaning, ensuring it is completed within the time frameComplete audits with your Area Manager and or Hotel General Manager, where appropriate and action issuesEnsure all cleaning materials and guest supplies are stored correctlyCheck a certain amount of rooms dailyCheck all vacant ready rooms dailyRecycling and refuse managementPublic areas and linen room quality checks and managementEnsure online tool / widgets are utilised to their full potentialProfit
Ensure that hours of work are properly recorded and submitted to the company for the timely payment of team member wages and retain these records for future referenceOrder chemicals and equipment in accordance with company budgetsEnsure records of all linen (including bedding and towels) are maintainedUse linen module / databaseManage the linen stock within budget requirementsPrevious required experience
Previous housekeeping management experience, ideally gained as a Head Housekeeper in a large and demanding propertyPrevious people management experience, including training and developmentExperience of dealing with budgets, including analysing profit and lossDesirable to have experience of dealing with Health & Safety mattersEssential skills
Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient in the use of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and OutlookAbility to build rapport quickly and credibly with all contacts including employees, clients, and other internal contactsAbility to work effectively under pressureExcellent organisation skillsAbility to motivate and inspire othersFlexible with a willingness to learn#J-18808-Ljbffr