Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Overview

Mandarin Oriental, Boston is looking for an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to join our Housekeeping team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston is situated in the heart of the Back Bay overlooking Boylston Street. Our luxurious 138 guest rooms and 12 suites set the standard for spaciousness, combining classic Bostonian residential elegance with refined hints of our Oriental heritage. Our spa introduces Boston to world-acclaimed and unique Mandarin Oriental therapies.

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston within the Housekeeping department in Boston, Massachusetts, the Assistant Housekeeping Manager will assist the Executive Housekeeper in managing all aspects of the Housekeeping Department inclusive of all guest rooms, public areas, and laundry/valet facility. He/she assists the Executive Housekeeper in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness as well as maintains the inventory. The Assistant Housekeeping Manager reports to the Executive Housekeeper.

As Assistant Housekeeping Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• General Management:
  Motivate, train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
• Perform administrative duties such as, but not limited to, departmental scheduling, payroll, and purchase requests.
• Implement control on department labor costs. Minimize costs while ensure adequate staffing is available to provide five-star service.
• Maintain an ongoing Safe & Sound program.

• Guestrooms and Public Areas:
  Perform daily inspection of all public areas, guestrooms, exterior of building and back house areas, to ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness are met.
• Monitor progress, ensure completion of deep cleaning program and assign tasks to housekeeping colleagues.
• Conducts daily standards testing to ensure that all Mandarin Oriental, Boston standards are strictly adhered to.

• Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  Respond to guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested.
• Resolve guest complaints with urgency.
• Conduct daily communication meetings.
• Assist in performing line level functions as needed.

Other duties as assigned by management.

As Assistant Housekeeping Manager, we expect from you:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role; experience in luxury hospitality is strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective management, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Complete administrative proficiency.
• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of the shift; ability to frequently push, pull, and lift carts or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Desirable:

• College degree in Hospitality Management or a similar field.

The salary range for this position is $66,000 to $72,000 annually.

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Complimentary dry-cleaning services
• Meals served while on duty
• Discounted colleague parking available

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,…