Assistant Director of Housekeeping

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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Assistant Director, Housekeeping

Creating an engaging work environment for Colleagues of Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is as important as turning moments into memories for our guests . The standards and values you model as Assistant Director, Housekeeping will inspire your team - not only to ensure exceptional guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas, but also to grow their careers with Fairmont.

Covid-19 Safety Policy: In order to keep our employees and the general public safe from the threat of Covid 19 and the rise of variants in the community, the Hotel has implemented a Covid-19 Safety Policy.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director Housekeeping, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
• Leads and coaches the Housekeeping team by driving goals in on all pillars including; Voice of the Guest, LQA, CES and GOP
• Responsible for the operation of the Housekeeping department in the absence of the Director, Housekeeping
• Work cohesively with the laundry department and assist when needed
• Assist the Director, Housekeeping in the administration and management of housekeeping operations including payroll, labour standards, scheduling, expenses, and inventory control
• Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures to achieve high quality cleanliness, maintenance and aesthetic value
• Actively participate in the effective management of employee relations within the department through involvement in recruitment, performance appraisals/LEAD reviews, recognition, incentive programs, shift briefings, communication meetings, etc.
• Coordinate monthly analytic reports for preventive maintenance programs and various expense categories
• Handle guest complaints and follow through on required actions
• Planning of special projects associated with the property
• Ensure lost and found property procedures are followed accurately and consistently
• Coordinate continuous preventive maintenance programs with Maintenance and Front Office operations
• Develop, implement and maintain a Fairmont Standard based training plan
• Maintain and support our Guest Room Audit Program
• Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with all hotel departments
• Maintain a safe work environment, by ensuring proper accident reporting, hazard identification, training and return to work programs
• Proactively search for new and more efficient equipment and techniques to assist colleagues
• Adhere to the hotel's vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies
• Other duties as assigned

• University degree/diploma in Hospitality or equivalent an asset
• Minimum 2-3 years previous experience in a Housekeeping leadership position within a similar establishment required
• Valid Alberta Driver's License required
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as Property Management System (or equivalent) required
• Previous experience managing within a unionized environment is an asset
• Must be a highly effective leader, possessing a high degree of interpersonal skills, drive and determination
• Ability to work in a fast paced, diverse environment .
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team, proven abilities to train and motivate team members
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times