Executive Housekeeper
Mandarin Oriental Singapore is looking for an Executive Housekeeper 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, Singapore is a sanctuary of luxury and sophistication overlooking the iconic Marina Bay.
About the job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, the Executive Housekeeper within the Housekeeping Department is responsible for ensuring that the standards of the Housekeeping Department are maintained and subordinates are performing their duties in an effective and efficient manner. He/She is also responsible for the feedback of information and suggestions to the Management for better housekeeping operation. The Executive Housekeeper reports to the Director of Housekeeping.
As Executive Housekeeper you will be responsible for the following duties:
Planning and coordinating all department objectives to their needs.
Liaise with other senior staff / Department Heads on Housekeeping matters and handle complaints or issues which concerning Housekeeping.
Inspect VIP rooms to ensure that they are aligned with the desired standards.
Conduct random inspection on guest rooms and public areas to ensure that they are clean, presentable and maintained according to stipulated standards.
Maintain periodical inventories of all Housekeeping equipment and linens.
Evaluate the cleaning requirements of the Hotel, plan and initiate special cleaning assignments through delegation, organization and control.
Establish and document the standards of Housekeeping, drive trainings or orientation sessions to inculcate such standards.
Conduct bi-weekly / monthly meetings with Managers and Supervisors to check on work progress and resolve work issues on the operation front.
Recommend improvements in hotel policies where there are opportunities for improving services, maximizing incoming revenue and reducing costs when possible without comprising on quality standards.
Prepare yearly budget for the Department in relation to expenses and provision for capital expenditures.
Be involved in reviews of repair & maintenance issues, and coordinate with Engineering on a high level, ensuring all rooms are in good condition for the inventory.
Inspect the work of outsourced contractors and ensure that such work conform to the specified standards.
Evaluate and complete Annual Performance Appraisal Exercise, establishing training and developmental needs for direct reports and overall department.
Interview shortlisted candidates and select most suitable candidate for the role.
Responsible for the timely documentation and discipline of staff members in accordance with progressive coaching and counselling policy.
Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Superior.
As Executive Housekeeper we expect from you:
Candidate must possess at least a Higher secondary/Pre-U/A level/College, Professional Certificate/NiTEC, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma/Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
Preferably 8 year(s) of working experience in similar capacity and industry
Our commitment to you
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.
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