Executive Housekeeper

The essential functions and responsibilities of the job at Kumbakonam location include knowledge, understanding, and adherence to Company Core Values, Mission Statement, and Niraamaya Way. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring staff activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards set by the Hotel. This includes continuous visual inspection of guestrooms and public space areas, completing monthly quotas of deep cleans, quarterly guestroom inspections, and evaluating the condition of furniture, fixtures, and decor. You will communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction in assigning housekeeping and laundry staff tasks, conducting interviews, reference checks, and completing new hire requirements. Additionally, you will provide staffing, training, counseling, and performance reviews for the housekeeping department. Your role will involve distributing and delegating workload to guarantee maximum productivity and guest satisfaction with minimum expenses in terms of labor and materials. You will be responsible for monitoring house count and making staffing adjustments accordingly. Managing the finances of housekeeping and laundry operations, including budget and inventory controls, analyzing data, compiling reports, and operating within established labor standards will also be part of your duties. Ensuring proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies, planning and conducting staff meetings, attending related meetings for information dissemination, managing guest lost and found, complying with the energy conservation program, and monitoring the issuance of keys and maintaining inventory are other key responsibilities. You may also be required to perform other duties and special projects as requested by the General Manager, such as MOD duties. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of basic sanitation requirements and controls, working knowledge of Federal and local regulations relating to OSHA and workers compensation, basic mathematical skills, and the ability to effectively deal with employees and external customers. Supervisory skills to manage the entire housekeeping operation, coordinate with other departments, deal with team members, vendors, and contractors, and handle physical requirements such as standing, walking, bending, and reaching are essential. Additionally, the ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system is necessary. Candidates should have a combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to graduation from college, with a high school diploma or equivalent required and a college degree preferred. At least 3 years of experience in a Manager/Assistant Housekeeping position is necessary, with experience in a hotel or related field preferred. No special licenses are required, but certificates in sanitation, interior design, and/or safety are desired. The role may require long hours at times, so the ability to convey information clearly, maintain composure and objectivity under pressure, and work different shifts including day, morning, night, and rotational shifts is essential. The job type is full-time and permanent, with benefits including health insurance and Provident Fund. The work location is in person.,