Housekeeping Leader In Development

Location

Parker House Hotel

As you pass through the sculpted bronze doors of this luxury Boston hotel, you will be enveloped by the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House a landmark since 1855. Experience the perfect blend of modern amenities and historic charm at America's oldest continuously-operating hotel.Located on the Freedom Trail, guests enjoy grand views of historic downtown Boston, distinguished décor and thoughtful amenities that are evident in every striking detail in each of the 551 luxurious guest rooms. Walk to Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, the Financial District, shopping and more. Just 2.5 miles (10-15 minutes) from Logan International Airport. Come join us and our family and create your own history as an employee of this historic property.

Job Description

The Leader-in-Development (LID) program is a 12-month program designed to develop graduates into successful managers in the division they wish to pursue. The Rooms LID with a focus in housekeeping will spend 40 hours each week as a supervisor in the housekeeping department and 10 hours completing contracts throughout the training property. Upon completion of the LID program, the Housekeeping LID will move into a managerial role at another Omni property. Must be able to start Summer 2018.

Contracts are projects that will allow LIDs to learn about general hotel operations, as well as the details and functions of their division. Each contract will provide resources and evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities

Functions of the Housekeeping LID will be to complete all contracts within 12 months:

• Will be responsible for meeting with Division Head and Director of Human Resources each month as well as completing a monthly feedback report for the corporate office
• Hotel wide contracts include working as a front desk agent, participating in a New Hire Orientation and discussing the Omni Six Pillars, and understanding guest service functions along with the roles of other departments
• Housekeeping contracts include demonstrating the ability to perform duties of room attendant, houseperson, laundry attendant, minibar attendant
• Other contracts include understanding Front Office forecasting procedures, group blocks, and ability to analyze Medallia information and follow up on guest issues

Supervisory duties include but are not limited to:

• Housekeeping desk duties
• Inspecting guest rooms and checking housepersons work
• Checking vacancies and preparing AM/PM reports
• Checking VIP and Select Guest rooms (in-house and arrivals)
• Handling any guest complaints or special requests
• Projects as assigned by managers

Qualifications

Requirements for Leader-in-Development candidates:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in hospitality or finance
• Passion for the hospitality industry
• Previous hotel/restaurant experience
• Ability to work 50 hours each week
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to multitask
• Must be a self-starter and good follow-up skills
• Must be willing to relocate to new property upon completion of program