Director Of Housekeeping Job Locations US-OH-Cleveland Requisition ID 2024-46526 Category Housekeeping Position Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Location Name Westin Cleveland About Us The Westin Cleveland is a stunning 484 room hotel located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, around the corner from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center and Cleveland Convention Center. For sports lovers, the FirstEnergy Stadium and Rocket Mortgage Field House Arena are less than a mile away. This beautiful property features refined spaces highlighting dynamic works from local artists adding a touch of class and sophistication to our hotel lobby. Here at The Westin Cleveland, we are looking for individuals who have a passion for outstanding service. We strive to create an experience where the guests come back because of the excellence and family feel. We want you to be a part of Cleveland's history! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview Ensure that the cleanliness standards of the guestrooms, meeting areas, public areas, and back-of-the-house are met through the optimal training, staffing, and supervision of labor, efficient management of operating supplies, and proactive monitoring of guest service scores and comments. Responsibilities Plan, organize, and monitor staff workload to ensure compliance with cleanliness and maintenance standards, which requires continuous visual and written inspections of guestrooms and public space areas. Develop housekeeping and laundry budget. Develop and implement controls for expense management. Conduct periodic inventory of guest supplies, small equipment and linen as required. Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs. Schedule labor to flex with forecasted hotel occupancy, F and B activity, and group events. Interview, hire, train, develop, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff. Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality. Evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, decor, etc. Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of preventative maintenance program and rehab projects. Ensure compliance of housekeeping and laundry standard operating procedures and policies. Operate department pursuant to OSHA requirements and guidelines. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Qualifications 5+ years management experience, with at least 3 years in housekeeping management. Experience managing in-house operated laundry operations. High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must possess thorough knowledge of all housekeeping and laundry operations and individual job requirements. Able to work with other department leaders. Able to resolve guest, supervisor and associate conflic