Job Description
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Creating an engaging work environment for Colleagues of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is as important as turning moments into memories for our guests. The standards and values you model as Assistant Housekeeping Manager will inspire your team – not only to ensure exceptional guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas, but also to grow their careers with Fairmont.
What is in it for you:

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed
Maintain all guest rooms, public areas and heart of the house areas; ensuring that the highest standard of cleanliness is met
Monitor labor costs while ensuring effective scheduling and department productivity
Assist with preventative maintenance programs while working with the Chief Engineer
Address guest concerns and react quickly; logging and notifying proper departments as required
Manage the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner
Ensure effective communication, including coaching and performance management
Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings
Follow departmental policies and procedures
Report necessary maintenance items
Follow all safety and sanitation policies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:

Fluency in English (verbal and written) essential
Previous leadership experience required in hotel environment
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times