Veterans Preferred - Director of Housekeeping

Company: Hyatt
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -Join us for this incredible opportunity at Thompson Dallas conveniently located in downtown Dallas, by the Akard Street stop of the DART train. Not only will you be part of a rock-start team, but you'll get to be part of a company that earned the 16th spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work for in 2021!

Thompson Dallas is a luxury hotel located within The National, Dallas' newest urban luxury mixed-use project. Essentials include 219 rooms with 52 suites; three full-service offerings for dining and drink; a boutique spa and fitness experience focused on wellness, a variety of spaces for events, including the 14,000 square foot National Ballroom.

Thompson Dallas, part of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation portfolio, with its stunning mid-century modern hexagon design, rises above the Dallas Skyline and brings guests and community together through an inspired tribute to history, design and culture.

The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for all duties of the housekeeping operation and cleanliness levels in all areas of the property. Responsibilities include: staff training, inter- department communications, and staff scheduling. The Director of Housekeeping will promote an atmosphere that insures customer and associate satisfaction. This position requires strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and the ability to effectively deal with department heads, guests, and team members.

Main Duties include:

• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the hotel's Housekeeping operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Solid understanding of housekeeping and laundry supplies and pars
• Teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve guest requests
• See that inspection program is consistently maintained
• Assure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed
• Work closely with all other Departments
• Inspect some rooms daily
• Experience purchasing linens and housekeeping supplies
• Current on latest housekeeping and laundry technology
• Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance
• Experience teaching, supervising, and mentoring multilingual and multicultural staff
• Ensure OSHA and ADA policies are adhered to
• Experience with turndown service, special needs of VIP Guests, foreign dignitaries, etc. helpful
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
  Other Essential Functions
  
  • Be an expert and demonstrate knowledge of all services/features, hours of operations, room types, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures, room availability status, scheduled in-house group activities to anticipate and respond to guest inquiries promptly and accurately
  • Prepare and properly distribute room assignment sheets to scheduled staff and ensure assignments are completed at the end of each shift
  • Effectively communicate changes of assignment sheets as they arise throughout the shift
  • Assign and maintain accurate distribution records of keys and communication equipment (e.g. radio, beepers, phones, etc.)
  • Consistently perform inspections and maintain safety and cleanliness of guest rooms, public space and heart-of-house areas
  • Instills a calm, organized approach when interacting in stressful situations
  • Approach internal and external guest opportunities with a sense of heartfelt care and urgency; provide prompt follow-up to ensure 100% guest satisfaction
  • Ensure that sufficient staffing is present to meet the daily business demands
  • Maintain confidentiality of guest information and follow proper protocol to secure and protect pertinent data
  • Foster and maintain strong, positive relationships with team members across all departments through communication and regular face-to-face interaction
  • Assist management to recruit, hire, train and successfully support and manage the talent of all new and existing team members
    Qualifications:
    
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience)
    • Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a high volume setting preferred
    • Previous hospitality experience in a Four Diamond quality organization preferred
    • Previous experience with Windows, Office, and property management systems highly desirable
    • Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in the basic English language
    • Ability to effectively communicate and provide directions in a clear, concise and professional manner in both verbal and written form
    • Demonstrate ability to compute basic arithmetic
    • Must be available to work, varied shifts and flexible schedules
      We offer excellent benefits:
      
      • Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
      • Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
      • Life and Disability Insurance
      • 401K with company match
      • 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off
      • Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
      • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
      • Discounts at various retailers -Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
      • Tuition Reimbursement program
        Discounted parking and on DART passes, and much more!

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