Executive Housekeeping Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate Executive Housekeeping Manager at Whites of Wexford. The successful candidate will manage the accommodation team and will ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.

Main Functions:

• Manage all functions of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all rooms and public areas. Ensure our standards of cleanliness in all areas of the property
• Conducts Audits on a regular basis to ensure that department meets hotel standards.
• Run the housekeeping operation efficiently with appropriate planning and strong organisational skills.
• Ensures that general cleaning plans are in place and functioning.
• Maintains care and control of equipment, supplies and guest inventory and replenishes them as necessary in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; make arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
• Ensure that staff uniform and grooming standards are always adhered to .
• Prepares rosters according to business demands to ensure an adequate team is on duty and ensure payroll budgets are being met.
• Prepares and authorises department payroll ensuring that it is accurate and appropriate to budgeted revenue on a weekly and monthly basis.
• To ensure the dry-cleaning facilities for guests/staff is appropriately functioning.
• Ensure that proper key controls are in effect.
• Is involved in the recruitment of housekeeping team members.
• To work closely with the front office department to ensure clear communication regarding the availability of rooms and guest requests.
• Is involved in the recruitment process.
• To liaise and control all outside contractors and services to ensure they are providing a high quality service.
• Establishes goals and objectives for the department that are in line with overall property goals.
• Ensures that all team members are trained in relevant health and safety processes. Risk Analysis is carried out for all jobs.
• Facilitates department-training modules

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Accommodation Manager experience in a similar 4-5* property managing a large team of housekeeping employees.
• High level of attention to detail and standards of cleanliness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with general office PC applications
• Ability to delegate and multitask
• Working knowledge of Hotsoft or similar rooms system

In return we offer excellent employee benefits including:

•  Complimentary gym and pool membership.
• Complimentary golf on both Druids Glen and Druids Heath courses.
• Discounted golf and health club rates for friends and family members.
• Career Development and Training
• Discounted Spa treatments
• Meals during shifts
• Free on site tea/coffee
• Free parking
• Staff Discounts on accommodation in our Sister Properties