What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Manager position at The Boxer?
Overview
Opportunity: Housekeeping Manager
Manage housekeeping operations in accordance with established guest service, quality and sustainability standards.
Potential Career Path
Executive Housekeeper – Operations Manager – Assistant General Manager
Essential Job Functions
- Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
- Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas and grounds for cleanliness, appearance and safety.
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolve guests’ complaints and concerns.
- Prepare schedules based upon occupancy and assign duties to associates.
- Take inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to insure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
- Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.
- Be aware of and communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
- Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, guest room safety).
- Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget as described by General Manager.
- Ensure compliance with specific brand standards.
- Be aware of and communicate service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
- Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Position Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One year previous housekeeping supervisor experience required.
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
What We Believe
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About Us
Strongly independent and passionately unique, The Boxer Hotel channels the spirit of Boston, a classic New England city steeped in heritage, culture, and intellectualism. Occupying the city’s historic Flatiron Building on the western edge of Bulfinch Triangle, our Boston boutique hotel exudes relaxed sophistication with an urban industrial chic design that draws inspiration from the city’s New England roots. With our elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, smart amenities, and central location close to the neighborhoods of North End, Faneuil Hall and Beacon Hill, The Boxer engages leisure and business travelers alike to experience the true essence of Boston—a metropolitan city with a small-town vibe.
HHM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.