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IHG Housekeeping Supervisor (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston in Houston, Texas

JOB OVERVIEW:

Supervise and inspect the work of assigned room and/or public area attendants to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

  • Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

  • Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.

  • Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Returns

  • Control expenses and minimize waste within all areas of housekeeping.

People

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and pushing and or pulling approximately 200 pounds

  • Frequently standing up and moving about the facility

  • Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility

  • Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling

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, recognised 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.

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.

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