What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Housekeeping Inspector position at Westgate Resorts?
Company Description
Sea Village Resort (Kailua-Kona, HI)
VI Resorts by Westgate, North America's largest owner-controlled timeshare and vacation club, operates Sea Village Resort, situated on the Big Island. Sea Village offers an oceanfront resort located on the sunny, dry side of the island in Kona. Units recently remodeled include fully equipped kitchens and a seaside pool, and the laid-back location features black lava fields and beach life with stunning ocean views. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences, and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60 resorts across the company.
Job Description
The Housekeeping Team Leader is a hands-on, energetic role that drives the heartbeat of daily housekeeping operations. This leader motivates and supports Room Attendants and House Attendants, keeps the team focused and moving efficiently, and ensures every space meets high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Trusted to step in as the go-to leader when the Manager is away, this role is perfect for someone who takes pride in leading others, solving challenges in the moment, and creating a clean, welcoming environment guests love.
As a Housekeeper Lead, you will be responsible for the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure overall cleanliness of guest units and public areas by effectively supervising housekeeping staff, including those assigned to laundry, unit preparation, and cleaning.
- Coordinate housekeeping activities with other departments to ensure services are delivered efficiently and on time.
- Train, coach, and support the development of housekeeping staff, and partner with Resort Management to identify and address future training needs.
- Prepare and maintain housekeeping schedules as directed by Resort Management.
- Assign and manage daily work responsibilities for housekeeping team members.
- Prepare maintenance work orders and monitor progress through completion.
- Serve as a primary resource for housekeeping staff questions and concerns, involving Resort Management as appropriate, including but not limited to employee injuries, leave of absence requests, and company policy clarification.
- Communicate performance and personnel issues to Resort Management and provide input for annual performance reviews.
- Manage housekeeping department inventory as directed by the Resort Manager, including tracking and restocking linens, housekeeping supplies, and guest amenities.
- Respond to guest service requests promptly, professionally, and courteously.
- Report employee injuries and incidents to Resort Management or Human Resources in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations.
- Perform or assist with cleaning and inspection duties as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum of two years of related housekeeping experience.
- Strong attention to detail with effective organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated good judgment when interacting with owners, guests, and team members.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.