Housekeeping Assistant Manager, Water Park
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in ensuring that department Colleagues deliver the brand promise and provide exceptional Guest service at all times.
- Ensure that Colleagues also provide excellent service to internal customers in other departments as appropriate.
- Handle all Guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.
- Maintain positive Guest and Colleague interactions with good working relationships.
- Ensure through effective supervision that all services in the Housekeeping are always available and are carried out with utmost efficiency and courtesy as per the Departmental Operations Manual.
- Maximize Colleague productivity through the use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking, and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as the expectations of the Guests.
- Focus attention on improving productivity levels and the need to prudently manage utility/payroll costs within acceptable guidelines, ensuring optimum deployment and energy efficiency of all equipment.
- Ensure new technology and equipment are embraced, improving productivity while taking work out of the system.
- Provide input into the preparation and management of the department's budget.
- Responds to the results of the Consumer Audit and ensures that the relevant changes are implemented.
- Assist in efficiently managing the department according to the established concept statement, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times, following standards.
- Have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, making sure that all services offered by Housekeeping are always carried out with the utmost efficiency and courtesy.
- Assign responsibilities to subordinates, implementing multi-tasking principles and to check their performance periodically.
- Have a complete understanding of the different cleaning products and their economical use.
- Ensure that the place of work is adequately equipped.
- Assist in conducting monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies / linen.
- Conduct daily pre – shift briefings to Colleagues.
- Liaise with other related departments on daily operations.
- Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all related service, products and alternatives.
- Ensure that the work place is kept clean and organized, both at the front as well as the back of the house.
- Assist in liaising and organize with Engineering department that the established cleaning schedules are strictly adhered to.
- Follow up Engineering department with pending work orders.
- Adhere to sustainability standards and comply to segregation policies and procedures.
- Report maintenance as appropriate.
- Report any missing or damaged items immediately.
- Maintain working equipment in good condition at all times.
- Closely supervise the department Colleagues in the performance of their duties, ensuring this is in accordance with policies and procedures and applicable laws.
- Oversee the punctuality and appearance of all Colleagues, making sure they wear the correct uniform and maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene, according to the park and department’s grooming standards.
- Develop the skills and effectiveness of all Colleagues through appropriate training, coaching, and/or mentoring.
- Assist in the training of Colleagues, ensuring they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with maximum efficiency.
- Supervise the Colleagues within the department, ensuring the correct standards and methods of service are maintained as stated in the Departmental Operations Manual.
- Support the implementation of The People Brand, demonstrating and reinforcing the park's Values and Culture Characteristics.
- Ensure Colleagues have a complete understanding of and adhere to Colleague rules and regulations.
- Ensure Colleagues follow all park, company, and local rules, policies, and regulations relating to fire and hazard safety, and security.
- Maintain the daily log book.
- Assist in planning the weekly roster and work schedules.
- Maintain work place communication board.
- Submit all Guest and Colleague incident reports.
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective environmental management system in accordance with relevant standards.
- Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to green sourcing and environmental sustainability.
- Provide training and awareness programs to Colleagues on environmental management practices and responsibilities.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the EMS.
- Track and report on the organization's progress in sourcing green products, including metrics such as percentage of green products purchased and environmental impact reduction.
- Collaborate with internal teams (such as Procurement, Operations, and Marketing) to integrate green sourcing practices into the organization's procurement processes.
- Evaluate supplier sustainability practices and certifications to ensure alignment with environmental standards.
- Understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Colleagues Handbook and the park’s policy on fire, hygiene, health, and safety.
- Report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform and nametag at all times.
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
- Maintain a good rapport and working relationship with Colleague in all other departments.
- Attend and contribute to all Colleague meetings, Departmental, Park, and Hotel training schedules, and other related activities.
- Fully support the Departmental Trainers function in the Department assigned.
- Undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Director Housekeeping, Hotel, General Manager, Water Park and Director of Operations, Water Park.
- Respond to any changes in the department function as dictated by the park.
- Project at all times a positive and motivated attitude and exercise self-control.
- Have a complete understanding of the Department Operations Manual and Policies and Procedures. Occasional Duties
- Assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned.