Housekeeing Manager – The Ritz-Carlton – Dubai International Financial Centre

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Job Number 19073328
Job Category Housekeeping & Laundry
Location The Ritz-Carlton| Dubai International Financial Centre|
International Financial District| Dubai| United Arab Emirates| United Arab
Emirates
Brand The Ritz-Carlton
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? Yes
Position Type Management

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At more than 80 award-winning properties worldwide| The Ritz-Carlton Ladies
and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays
with us| the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of
luxury experiences| we set the standard for rare and special luxury service
the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily shift operations of Housekeeping| Recreation/Health
Club and| if applicable| Laundry. Directs and works with employees to ensure
property guestrooms| public space and employee areas are clean and well
maintained. Completes inspections and holds people accountable for corrective
action. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while
maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the housekeeping or
related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant
Management| Hospitality| Business Administration| or related major; no work
experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Housekeeping Operations and Budgets

• Ensures guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and
efficient manner.

• Inspects guestrooms on a daily basis.

• Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective
check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.

• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.

• Supports and supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms
and public space.

• Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property
financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted
goals.

• Ensures all employees have proper supplies| equipment and uniforms.

• Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure
understanding.

• Supervises daily Housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with
all housekeeping policies| standards and procedures.

• Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear
and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired
results.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants
and provide follow-up training as necessary.

• Establishes and maintains open| collaborative relationships with employees
and ensures employees do the same with them.

• Schedules employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and
attendance.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently|
disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard
and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review
Process.

• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service| operational needs|
and financial objectives are met.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to
individuals.

• Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.

• Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.

• Solicits employee feedback| utilizes an “open door” policy| and reviews
employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or
concerns.

• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

• Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team
members.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action
plans to improve guest satisfaction.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses
on continuous improvement.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Strives to improve service performance.

_The Ritz-Carlton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a
diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Ritz-Carlton does
not discriminate on the basis of disability| veteran status or any other basis
protected under federal| state or local laws._

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