Executive Housekeeper/Mgmt - Sheraton Northbrook Hotel, IL

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Executive Housekeeper for the Sheraton Northbrook Hotel in Northbrook, IL.

Job Purpose:

To maximize customer satisfaction by providing neat and clean customer rooms through the supervision, direction, and coordination of the housekeeper/room cleaners. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Supervises room cleaners in the prompt and efficient housekeeping of customer rooms
• Ensures that all rooms have been cleaned by checking room cleaners worksheets at the end of the day – notifies front desk accordingly
• Supervises the completion of short notice requests for room changes
• Inspects all check out/stay over rooms after they are made up to ensure they are cleaned to Company standards. 
• Keeps record of room checkouts/stay overs, submits records to housekeeping every day
• Monitors quality of rooms by conducting and documenting inspections of cleaned rooms
• Prepares maintenance work orders in regard to replacement or repair of furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Ensures completion by following through on orders
• Checks the status of rooms on an ongoing basis and notifies room cleaners of any changes 
• Checks VIP rooms
• Checks early morning make-up rooms
• Coordinates cleaning of guestrooms for proper prioritization of customer requests; VIP rooms, checkout rooms, expected check-out rooms, etc.
• Checks floor linen closets daily for cleanliness, adequate supplies and linen
• Assures carts are properly stored and vacuum cleaners are emptied at the end of each day 
• Assists in quarterly inventory of all linen
• Ensures safety by assuring that all linen chutes are kept locked at all times
• Coordinates housekeeping work with related departments such as front desk, engineering, banquet services and room services
• Take every opportunity to amaze the guests
• Ensures all guests are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner and that all Company standards are being applied
• Responsible for assisting with the training and direction of new department associates
• Ensure all Housekeeping quality standards are complied with and that policies and procedures are consistently applied.
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of 
• communication and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in the daily maintenance of room inventory status to achieve optimal levels of revenues while maintaining high levels of guest expectation

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Walking and standing are required for close to 100% of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Salary Wage – $70,000 – $80,000

  Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account

  Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match

  Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked

  Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

  Other benefits: Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program, Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career goals.