What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Manager - Wauwinet position at The Wauwinet?
The Wauwinet, a Relais & Chateaux hotel and proud member of White Elephant Resorts, a collection of award-winning boutique hotels and luxury resorts located on Nantucket, Massachusetts, Palm Beach, Florida, and Aspen, Colorado, is currently accepting applications for the year-round management position of Housekeeping Manager, to oversee all housekeeping operations for The Wauwinet. This position involves managing, training and overseeing the performance of all housekeepers, housekeeping supervisors and housemen.
- This position is a year-round position for benefits purposes working 10 months of the year March 1st – December 31st.
- This position requires relocation to Nantucket
Other important aspects of this position include the ability to:
- Manage day-to-day operation of a busy housekeeping department in a luxury setting and ensure adherence to company standards
- Interact with employees and guests in a friendly and courteous manner
- Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all housekeeping personnel
- Manage daily payroll of housekeeping department
- Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments
- Maintain routine inventory controls and manage purchasing as required
- Ensure cleanliness and safety standards for all of our employees and guests
Applicants should work well under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, be organized, flexible with schedule, self-motivated, and have a great sense of humor. Experience with computers and Microsoft Office essential.
Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in a high-volume housekeeping operation as well as management/supervisory experience in a Hotel/Resort environment.
Rated by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, we are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment across all of our elite properties, including White Elephant Nantucket, The Wauwinet, Jared Coffin House, The Cottages at the Nantucket Boat Basin, Nantucket Boat Basin, White Elephant Palm Beach and opening soon White Elephant Aspen.
White Elephant Resorts is a premier employer with spectacular benefits and compensation, including a competitive salary and bonus package; health, vision and dental; paid vacation; vested 401(K) plan; life insurance; long term care; health club reimbursement; dining, retail and hotel discounts and much more.
Be part of a team that delivers award-winning service in one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. We offer a collaborative work culture, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on every guest’s stay.