Divi Tamarijn & Divi Resorts

Housekeeping Supervisor - Divi Village

Hospitality & Tourism

Full-Time2 year(s)44 hours per weekHigh SchoolDutchEnglishPapiamentoSpanish

About the vacancy

We are looking for a new team member to join our team. If you are passionate about your field, this is the right opportunity for you.


Responsibilities

  • Monitor the staff attendance daily
  • Review staffing radios and handout staff assignments
  • Follow up on equipment maintenance
  • Pick up radio and keys at beginning of shift
  • Report undesirable visitors to security immediately
  • Handle guest/employee injuries promptly and according to hotel procedures
  • Inspect linen and supply closets on all floors for maintenance, cleanliness and stock
  • Check Room Attendant’s carts for maintenance, cleanliness and stock
  • Check Room Attendants cleaning supplies; make sure they are approved
  • Check all vacant rooms and report any discrepancies
  • Check rooms for possible repairs and follow up with maintenance
  • Inspect the VIP rooms
  • Guide, motivate and encourage performance of staff
  • Consistently train attendants’ standards
  • Conduct weekly standard training
  • Conduct orientation and on-the-job training for all employees
  • Coach and counsel employees when needed and always with fair and equal treatment
  • Accept and communicate employee feedback
  • In case of shortage, fill in to complete the job
  • Supervisors are accountable at all times for: Achievement of standard of all tasks according to the SOP’s of each employee, training of standards, evaluating of employee performance on a daily basis, counsel and discipline when needed according to employees rules and regulations, retrain employees and keeping department head well informed on employee performance
  • Spot check room attendants cleaning results
  • Attend meetings as scheduled
  • Sign-out beeper/radio and housekeeping keys, log all keys in logbook
  • Inspect all completed rooms and ensure that all clean rooms meet hotel’s quality standards
  • Turn completed inspection sheets to Asst. Housekeeper/Housekeeper on a daily basis
  • Monitor employee’s lunch break
  • Check attendants sheets during lunch break and at the end of the shift
  • Inspect check-out rooms in time and report to Front Desk
  • Prioritize early arrivals and VIP rooms
  • Check all expected departure rooms and check-out rooms and communicate with room attendants to prioritize rooms
  • Monitor “Do Not Disturb” rooms following hotel procedures on DND rooms and report any discrepancies at once
  • Inspect offices, follow up on cleanliness
  • Inspect Hospitality room for cleanliness, maintenance and stock
  • Count and log all dirty and clean linen in log book
  • Inspect public areas, public restrooms, restaurants and pool area
  • Report all maintenance problems on a work order and follow up accordingly
  • Inspect rooms daily using the inspection list
  • Communicate with Assistant Housekeeper/Housekeeper continuously
  • Anticipate guest needs as necessary
  • Secure all lost and found items at storage of lost and found items
  • Take monthly linen inventory at end of the month
  • Check incoming and outgoing laundry
  • Walk through assigned areas that have been completed and check to see that they are cleaned to standards  


Requirements and Qualifications

  • Highschool Diploma (EPB/MAVO as a minimum)
  • Has worked at least two years in Housekeeping and has demonstrable knowledge of Housekeeping Operations
  • Has had Supervisory Training
  • Has good leadership and communication skills
  • Can understand and speak English, Spanish and Papiamento
  • Has a Dutch Passport or valid work permit


Benefits

  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Full Attendance and Year-End Bonus
  • Vacation Savings Plan
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Training and Course Allowance