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Relais & Châteaux

Director of Housekeeping

Relais & Châteaux, Sedona, Arizona, us, 86339

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Job Description Are you outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic? Enchantment Resort and Mii amo spa is the perfect spot for you! At Enchantment, we work together to create and deliver extraordinary experience for all guests and team members here at the resort. Our culture is fast‑paced, collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and we have one of the best views you’ll ever find!

Basic Function Maintain the cleanliness of the guest rooms, public areas and back of the house excluding kitchen areas. Supervise all Housekeeping areas to ensure they operate in a smooth and efficient manner. Control the upkeep of all furniture and fixtures.

Work Performed

Interview, hire, orient and discipline employees

Conduct inspections of all resort areas and correct as necessary

Update departmental job descriptions for each job category as necessary

Control, request and purchase items and supplies for all guest rooms and maintain established par levels

Keep records of any linen inventory

Ensure lost and found procedures are followed to turn over to Safety & Security

Set up and maintain an ongoing training program for all job functions

Meet with guests and owners to handle complaints and requests

Control Housekeeping budget and labor costs

Maintain close contact with outside contractors

Maintain goodwill, sense of fairness and an open door policy towards employees

Frequently test new products and materials to maintain efficiency

Ensure all machinery used in the department is maintained

Coordinate with Engineering for preventative maintenance schedule to avoid breakdown

Stay in contact with other department heads and management

Create a positive guest and owner experience

Other duties as assigned

Supervision Exercised Housekeeping Staff, Housekeeping Supervisors, Housekeeping Managers

Supervision Received Director of Rooms

Responsibility & Authority

Manage cleanliness of all rooms and public areas throughout the resort

Manage and direct budget and payroll for the Housekeeping department

Direct and motivate Housekeeping staff

Maintain good working relationship with vendors

Manage housekeeping operations and staff

Minimum Requirements College degree or equivalent work experience. At least 5 years of managerial experience, with at least 2 years at Executive or Assistant Executive Housekeeper level. Must have thorough knowledge of hotel/resort operations with budgeting experience. Must have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with ease. Computer skills required. Strong team member relations skills. Working knowledge of Spanish strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

20% sitting

80% walking, standing and bending

Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Hearing and manual dexterity

Distance vision 1‑3 feet

Use of cleaning solutions, room spray & bug spray

Ability to work in all types of weather conditions

Ability to drive golf cart

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Hospitality

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