Executive Housekeeper

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, R.C. Hedreen, Co. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL?  

Were you always the curious kids that opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never pass up the opportunity to ask "why"? If that sounds like you then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle, we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the “why” in you. If you’ve got authentic style, a natural curiosity and a warm way with people, then come live the Renaissance way…. live life to DISCOVER. If you’re passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine, explore and grow! The Renaissance isn’t just a place to spend the night, it's a place with style just as unique and adventurous yours. We’re not just looking for anyone… We’re looking for YOU!

Where do you want your career to go? It’s up to you. A lifer in your discipline – great, we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point? There is no better opportunity than this one. Striving to be a Director of Rooms, a General Manager, a VP or more? We’ll support you all the way.

ABOUT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY

The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattle’s pre-eminent hotel developer.  The company built the Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Renaissance, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt at Olive 8, Hyatt Regency, and more to come   
Ownership is also the management company – No red tape
The company values longevity – half of our team has been with us 5+ years
ABOUT OUR HOTEL

4th largest hotel in Seattle with 557 rooms, 28,000 sq. ft of meeting space
Stable operation – hotel has never been sold
Never closed during the pandemic even though about 30 other hotels in Seattle were closed for more than 1 year
Although we had to lay-off 90% of our staff at the beginning of the pandemic, we brought the majority of them back.  Our people are very loyal to the hotel & were waiting for our call to return  
Hotel review rating on Marriott website is higher than other Seattle Marriott full-service sister hotels including W-Hotel, Westin, Marriott, Sheraton

JOB SUMMARY

Manage housekeeping functions and staff to ensure property guest rooms, public space and employee areas are clean, well-maintained and welcoming. Areas of responsibility include Housekeeping, Recreation/Health Club and, if applicable, Laundry. Direct, work, and guide the team to successfully execute all housekeeping operations. Strive to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction, and maximize the financial performance of the department. Ensure that standards and procedures are being followed and consistent.
 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Housekeeping Operations

Maintain strong working relationship with Front Office to ensure effective communications for operational issues
Obtain list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments
Perform inventory of stock to ensure adequate supplies, tools and equipment
Ensure guestrooms, public space and employee areas are cleaned according to operating standards
Ensure compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures
Initiate and maintain an effective inspection program including rooms, public areas, employee work and locker areas, storage areas, recreation areas, laundry areas, garage and grounds
Managing Departmental Costs

Supervise and approve the budgeting and ordering of guestroom and cleaning supplies, tools and equipment
Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding in the importance of department’s operation and influence on the overall property financial goals and ability to educate staff on details and correlation as appropriate
Manage areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports
Keep the Housekeeping team motivated and focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results
Manage department controllable expenses and cost per occupied room to achieve or exceed bud