Assistant Director of Services

Job Number 21135247Job Category Housekeeping & LaundryLocation W New York – Union Square, 201 Park Avenue South, New York, New York, United StatesBrand W HotelsSchedule Full-TimeRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementLocated Remotely? NBoldly coloring outside the lines of luxury, W turns the traditional notion of the extravagant hotel on its head. Our irreverent attitude and taste for excess redefine revelry for the modern jet set. Our guests have a lust for a life less ordinary that drives them to demand more, experience it all, and hit repeat.We share our guests’ passions, providing insider access to what’s new and what’s next. Moderation is not in our vocabulary and we know that lust for life demands more, not less. W guests soak it in and live each day with a mantra: Detox.Retox.Repeat. If you’re ready to create the energetic W scene that is magnetic to everyday disruptors around the world, then we invite you to explore a career with W Hotels.JOB SUMMARYAssists in managing housekeeping functions and staff on a daily basis to ensure property guest rooms, public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained. Directs and works with team to successfully execute all housekeeping operations. Position focuses on ensuring guest and employee satisfaction and achieving the operating budget. Responsible for inspecting areas of responsibilities and following up with a plan for improving results.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in 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 ACTIVITIESManaging Housekeeping Operations and Budgets Reviews staffing levels to ensure the guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. 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. 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. Schedule 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 policy. Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals. Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts. 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. Review employee satsifaction results. Participates in interviewing and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills.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.MIRJMarriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.