Come join our dynamic team at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites

101 Carrie Lane - Columbus, IN

OPEN INTERVIEWS - EVERY WEDNESDAY

2PM - 4PM

Just walk in! No Phone calls please. Ask for Dixit!

-Great starting pay and flexible shifts!-Up to 15 PTO Days per year for FT and PT!-Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance-Critical Illness and Accident Insurances-Monthly and Referral Bonus-401k-Pet Insurance-Brand Travel Discounts

Job Description

The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for planning and managing the room and related area's operations of the hotel to achieve customer {guests, employees, and corporate) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the hotel’s Housekeeping operations

• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans

• Solid understanding of housekeeping and laundry supplies and pars

• Teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve guest requests

• See that inspection program is consistently maintained

• Assure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed

• Work closely with all other Departments

• Inspect some rooms daily

• Experience purchasing linens and housekeeping supplies

• Current on latest housekeeping and laundry technology

• Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance

• Experience teaching, supervising, and mentoring multilingual and multicultural staff

• Ensure OSHA and ADA policies are adhered to

• Experience with turndown service, special needs of VIP Guests, foreign dignitaries, etc. helpful

• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals

Basic Qualifications

• 4 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms Management experience

• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

• Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset

• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.

• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.

• Comply with company Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.

• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift, pull, and push moderate weight (minimum of 20 lbs)

• Ability to bend, lift, and be standing or walking during entire shift

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required

Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)