Job Description

Assistant Manager Housekeeping

Reports To: Executive Housekeeper

Prime Function:

\xc3\xbc To assist Executive Housekeeper in managing and directing all
Housekeeping activities in the Novotel Ahmedabad to ensure that the highest levels of cleanliness and guest satisfaction & also maintaining high level of service and cleaning & maintenance standards in all areas of responsibilities.

\xc3\xbc To assign duties, inspect work, and investigate complaints regarding Housekeeping service and equipment and hence take corrective action.

\xc3\xbc Establish standards and procedures for the work of Housekeeping team and plan work schedules to ensure adequate service.

\xc3\xbc To direct and control the Housekeeping operations and staff of the Housekeeping department.

\xc3\xbc Any matter which may effect the interests of Novotel Ahmedabad should be brought to the attention of the Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Housekeeping Planning

\xc3\xbc Assist the executive Housekeeper to plan and coordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and the team.

People Management

\xc3\xbc Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of the Novotel Ahmedabad to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.

\xc3\xbc Maintain appropriate staffing levels in order to consistently provide excellent guest service.

\xc3\xbc Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.

\xc3\xbc Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.

\xc3\xbc Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.

\xc3\xbc Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.

Financial Management

\xc3\xbc Assist the Manager Housekeeping & Security to formulate yearly business plan and budget.

\xc3\xbc Ensure to maintain department budget within established guidelines and explain monthly variances.

\xc3\xbc Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

\xc3\xbc Maintain cost controls through proper scheduling and inventory management.

Operational Management

\xc3\xbc Inspect guest and public areas on a regular basis to ensure that the furnishings, facilities and equipments are clean and in a good condition.

\xc3\xbc Ensure to maintain appropriate grooming standards in hygiene, uniforms, appearance, posture and conduct of the Housekeeping personnel.

\xc3\xbc Inspect all renovation projects and ensure rooms are defect free prior to release.

\xc3\xbc Assist in all inventories and ensure to coordinate the training programes.

\xc3\xbc Coordinate all repairs & refurbishments.

\xc3\xbc Ensure to conduct daily briefings in order to provide effective and efficient services.

\xc3\xbc Conduct follow-up to ensure that high standards of quality are maintained and that all procedures are adhered to.

\xc3\xbc Ensure to inspect the rooms on a regular basis.

\xc3\xbc Coordinate operations with Department coordinators, supervisors and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization, and the prompt delivery of services.

\xc3\xbc Coordinate the making of new uniforms and also maintain the records of condemn linen and uniforms.

\xc3\xbc Ensure that all records regarding uniforms are maintained.

\xc3\xbc Interact with guests and personnel of the Novotel Ahmedabad in an efficient and friendly manner.

\xc3\xbc Ensure that preventative maintenance of furniture, carpeting, equipment and supplies is an on-going process.

\xc3\xbc Ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness, maintenance and safety are practiced in the Housekeeping department and in all other areas of the Novotel Ahmedabad.

\xc3\xbc To plan and organize the operations to effectively achieve and maintain the established standards of cleanliness in interiors, guest rooms, corridors, public areas and back of the house areas.

Managerial Qualities

\xc3\xbc Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behaviour, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness;

\xc3\xbc Ability to accept responsibility;

\xc3\xbc Self confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity;

\xc3\xbc Ability to enhance organizational performance;

\xc3\xbc Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;

\xc3\xbc Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively;

\xc3\xbc And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples\xe2\x80\x99 ideas.

Key Contacts

Liaises with

Responsible for (as assigned)

Executive Housekeeper

Room Division Manager

All HOD\xe2\x80\x99s

Housekeeping Supervisors

Housekeeping Associates

ISO14001 & Planet 21

\xc3\xbc All To ensure that the EMS is implemented and that the documents used are up to date (immediately destroy outdated documents)

\xc3\xbc Support to EMS manager to compliance of ISO14001 by providing training to staff and briefing EMS performance, the malfunctions and the opportunities for improvement of the EMS

\xc3\xbc Get awareness about and follow up for charter 21.

Occupational Health & Safety

Employee Responsibility

All employees to safeguard their health and safety, and the health and safety of others, in the workplace.

Replacement and Temporary Mission:

Be ready and responsible for any job, which may be assigned by the Management.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skill, effort or working condition associates with the position. It is only indicative & intended to provide a description of the principle elements essential for the performance of the job. All job descriptions are subject to change.

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