Ensures hotel security through key control. In charge of safety and proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals. Advises manager of rooms requiring repairs. Writes work orders for guest room repairs. Inspects guest rooms to ensure housekeeping standards are achieved. Trains housekeeping employees in professional knowledge and skills according to the departmental standards. Housekeeper’s Course Outline, Standards and Procedures. Makes sure VIP rooms are provided with appropriate extra amenities... more details
Located in the nation’s first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city’s expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.
Provide guests with service that anticipates their needs. Guest requests that can not be personally performed by the supervisor are immediately referred to the manager or director.
Job Specific
Ensures hotel security through key control
In charge of safety and proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals
Advises manager of rooms requiring repairs
Writes work orders for guest room repairs
Inspects guest rooms to ensure housekeeping standards are achieved
Trains housekeeping employees in professional knowledge and skills according to the departmental standards
Housekeeper’s Course Outline, Standards and Procedures
Makes sure VIP rooms are provided with appropriate extra amenities and services
Able to perform all duties and responsibilities of housepersons, room attendants and public spaces attendants
Ensures that employees are committed to all Standards and Procedures and the hotel’s mission statement
Communicates constantly with dispatcher to ensure that room status is updated and that priority requests are satisfied as soon as possible
Solves any problems in their assigned area (i.e. valuables left unsecured in guest room; DND lights all day long; etc.)
Provides employees an outstanding model of professional conduct, high morale and guest service
Demonstrates excellent Guest Relations skills
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested
Ensures that employees turn in lost and found
Reports any accident that occurs to manager
Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance
Ensures aggressive cleaning of vacant dirty rooms during tight turns; punches vacant ready rooms, and provides any other assistance as needed on guest floors.
Inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hotel daily for cleanliness and necessary repairs
Ensures removal of Room Service trays from hallways and placement in appropriate location in service landings
Greets and interacts with guests in an outstandingly friendly and professional manner
Possesses full knowledge of the specific duties, responsibilities, and skills of each member of the Housekeeping department, and performs in any capacity as needed
Encourages a positive attitude among employees and treats guests and fellow employees with courtesy and respect
Provides training for employees regarding department policies and procedures, operation of equipment, and daily tasks
Coaches, counsels, retrains personnel as needed in order to ensure acceptable performance
Coordinates the repair of Housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, buffers, carts, and furniture
Counsels employees regarding both positive and negative aspects of their performance
Ensures that lost and found items are turned into Security
General
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow team members
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, and work area
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with safety regulations and procedures
Complies with hotel policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Qualifications
Previous Housekeeping experience required
Must have good English skills (read, write and speak)
High school diploma preferred
Must be able to give direction to Housekeepers
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be able to make appropriate decisions in difficult situations
Requires extensive standing, walking, lifting and bending
Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds repetitively during entire shift
Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Must be customer-service orientated and have excellent hospitality skills
Physical Demands
It is required by this position that one will be:
On their feet over 2/3 of the time
Walking over 2/3 of the time
Reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time
Using hands to handle, feel or point over 2/3 of the time
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling under 1/3 of the time
Using their listening and communication skills over 2/3 of the time.
There are special vision requirements that we ask for and they are:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
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