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IHG Housekeeping Supervisor in Qatar
About us
As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the IHG. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.
Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Ensure the achievement of guest satisfaction and the optimization of revenue by managing the in-house room situation and the provision of services that meet the unique needs of guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Financial Returns
Help prepare annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on increased productivity.
Maintain proper inventory levels, managing cost per room for supplies and labor (example: bed & bath linen reuse and laundry operation).
Control expenses and minimize waste within all areas of housekeeping.
People
Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for employees. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve employee performance
Educate and train all employees in compliance with governmental and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other department heads
May assist with deep cleaning projects and/or assist housekeeping staff during high volume periods
Monitor performance and recommend disciplinary action in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Guest Experience
Check public areas, guest rooms/suites, equipment, linens are clean and in good repair advise team members of areas of improvements
Perform housekeeping duties necessary, including making beds as well as vacuuming and cleaning guest suites to ensure guest satisfaction
Handle complaints and special requests to achieve complete guest satisfaction
Comply with special needs and requests of the guests, VIPs and repeat visitors
Respond to guest complaints, special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
Inspect all assigned areas to ensure furnishing, guest rooms/ suites, equipment, linens, and public areas are clean and in good repair to meet guest satisfaction. Advise employees of deficiencies and instruct on corrective action. Provide adequate retraining as needed.
Responsible Business
Maintain and order supplies and equipment in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives (example: container recycling and cleaning agents)
May maintain procedures for security of lost and found items
Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty
Assist with scheduling and room assignments to ensure proper coverage.
Inspect storage rooms and room attendant carts for neatness, cleanliness, adequate supplies, and good repair.
Complete all paperwork and closing duties such as filing out supply requisitions, maintenance request forms, and updating log books, etc.
May perform all housekeeping duties necessary including making beds and vacuuming and cleaning guest rooms to ensure guest satisfaction.
Report, turn in, and/or log all lost and found items according to established procedures.
May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.
May assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualification And Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years housekeeping experience, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity, including some supervisory training/experience. Must speak fluent English.
Other:
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when compiling departmental records, logs, or paperwork.
Basic mathematical skills are used occasionally.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.