Written by Maud on 2009-10-28
The award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel is set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf and built in a startling shape that mirrors a breaking wave. A truly incomparable resort with luxurious accommodation and comprehensive leisure, business and conference facilities. Its signature standard in design, style and service create an environment that is innovative and unique. The hotel offers 599 rooms with ocean views, 19 private beach side villas and 22 food & beverage outlets.
In this role you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of the department operation and ensuring that all the guest and visitors receive an optimum level of service at all times.
Main Duties will include:
* To ensure through effective supervision that all services offered in the Housekeeping Department are always available and are carried out with outmost efficiency and courtesy as per the Standard Operating Procedure.
* To liaise with the Laundry and Engineering Department to ensure the smooth flow of linen supplies and repair work.
* To liaise with the Guest Services/Front Office on anticipated guest check-ins check-outs, room assignment and rooming list, etc.
* To be responsible for the inventory of guest supplies, linen, uniforms and the ordering and replacement when necessary.
* To make recommendations to the Executive Housekeeper for modernisation of equipment, cleaning methods and set-up of guest supplies.
* To be responsible for ordering of cleaning supplies and guest supplies and to check that they are handed and stored correctly.
* To make recommendation to management for modernisation of equipment, cleaning methods and the set-ups of guest supplies.
* To liaise with hotel’s contracted companies for pest control to ensure an effective programme is constituted and maintained.
* To ensure that all Suites and VIP arrival rooms are checked prior to the arrival of guests for 100% readiness.
* To ensure that all safety rules, emergency procedures and fire prevention regulation are strictly enforced by all Housekeeping Colleagues.
*To conduct regular Housekeeping meetings to keep Housekeeping Attendant informed of policies