Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent plus two years housekeeping experience including some supervisory
training/experience
Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial
Reading and writing abilities are required in order to document tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive
Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities
Benefits
Pay Range
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families
We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Supervisor (HS) works with the Housekeeping Manager to assist in the supervision of the housekeeping and laundry operation to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives
In addition to inspecting rooms and training room attendants this position will perform cleaning duties in all areas of the hotel
The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for delivering clean rooms for occupancy that meet the brand’s time, product and placement standards
Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients
Manage according to the
Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel
Partner with the Housekeeping Manager to recruit, develop, manage and monitor performance while making
any recommendations for disciplinary and other human resources-related actions
Inspect all assigned suites and public areas to ensure furnishings, guest suites, equipment, linens, and public
areas are clean and in good repair to meet guest expectations
Advise employees of deficiencies and instruct on
corrective action
Provide retraining as needed
Assist with training of employees and ensuring that they have the tools and equipment needed to effectively
carry out their respective job duties
Assist with scheduling and room cleaning assignments to ensure proper coverage
May perform all housekeeping duties necessary including cleaning guest suites and hotel public space to ensure
guest satisfaction and owner expectations
Partner with the Housekeeping Manager to inventory and maintain par levels for linen and room supplies
Monitor commercial laundry supplies and equipment to ensure they are sufficient and in working order
Manage procedures of lost and found items
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and
departmental management
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services
Perform other duties as assigned
instructions for the day and/or to read equipment manuals including safety information
Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility
Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals
Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds
Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays
Job description
Job Description Summary

The Housekeeping Supervisor (HS) works with the Housekeeping Manager to assist in the supervision of the housekeeping and laundry operation to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests according to hotel and company business objectives. In addition to inspecting rooms and training room attendants this position will perform cleaning duties in all areas of the hotel. The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for delivering clean rooms for occupancy that meet the brand’s time, product and placement standards.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the

Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
• Partner with the Housekeeping Manager to recruit, develop, manage and monitor performance while making

any recommendations for disciplinary and other human resources-related actions.
• Inspect all assigned suites and public areas to ensure furnishings, guest suites, equipment, linens, and public

areas are clean and in good repair to meet guest expectations. Advise employees of deficiencies and instruct on

corrective action. Provide retraining as needed.
• Assist with training of employees and ensuring that they have the tools and equipment needed to effectively

carry out their respective job duties.
• Assist with scheduling and room cleaning assignments to ensure proper coverage.
• May perform all housekeeping duties necessary including cleaning guest suites and hotel public space to ensure

guest satisfaction and owner expectations.
• Partner with the Housekeeping Manager to inventory and maintain par levels for linen and room supplies.
• Monitor commercial laundry supplies and equipment to ensure they are sufficient and in working order.
• Manage procedures of lost and found items.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and

departmental management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus two years housekeeping experience including some supervisory

training/experience.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Reading and writing abilities are required in order to document tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive

instructions for the day and/or to read equipment manuals including safety information.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.