Executive Housekeeper - Full-time

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Executive Housekeeper Job Summary:

Here’s your opportunity to “Work on the bright side®”! La Quinta Inns & Suites®, a leader in the hospitality industry, is seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper. If you are detail oriented and possess the leadership qualities to oversee the operations of a housekeeping department, this is the job for you. Our Executive Housekeepers are involved in building, training and mentoring a team of employees who strive to be the bright spot in each of our customer’s day. Other key duties include:

Supervising the operations of both the housekeeping and laundry areas
Inspecting guest rooms, public areas, & heart of the house for cleanliness
Train, motivate, coach, counsel, & discipline staff members
Maintain a regularly scheduled cleaning program
Prepare weekly schedule
Maintain supply and linen inventories
Update room statuses in the computer
Ensure housekeeping requests from guests or management are responded to in a timely, efficient, & friendly manner

Minimum Experience, Education, Skill & Physical Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Previous housekeeping experience required
Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
General knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their safety preferred
Must be able to lift 25 – 50 lbs
Must be able to spend the majority of the day walking, twisting, bending, pushing and pulling
Strong attention to detail required
Must be able to work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multiple projects
Must be flexible in hours and days worked
Must be capable of working in a fast paced environment with multiple interruptions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities