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Housekeeping Supervisor

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Housekeeping Supervision
Team Management
Customer Service
Room Allocation
Deep Cleaning
Guest Request Management
Room Inspections
Guest Amenities
Guest Query Resolution
Lost Property Procedures
Guest Laundry Coordination
Maintenance Reporting
Staff Training
Communication
Cleanliness Standards
English Language Proficiency

Job Description

Welcome to the timeless luxury world of Waldorf Astoria Around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflects the culture and history of their timeless locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of Sincerely Elegant Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how craft unexpected moments with a rich level of customer service, you may just be the Talent we are looking for. Once you enter the marvelous world of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, you are part of our promise to deliver Guests a single rich experience at every extraordinary place they visit. A Housekeeping Supervisor with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is responsible for supervising room attendants to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while monitoring housekeeping standards and assisting the Housekeeping Manager. What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand? In exceptional destinations around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflect the culture and history of their extraordinary locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of Sincerely Elegant Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Because it’s with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts where we promise our Guests a single rich, experience at every extraordinary place they visit. What will I be doing? Required As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you are responsible for supervising Room Attendants and Housemen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Housekeeping Supervisor would also be required to assist the Housekeeping Manager and monitor standards. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Supervise Room Attendants and Housemen Daily allocation of rooms and deep cleaning tasks to team members Manage guest requests, including VIP amenities and communicating them to the relevant team members Routine inspection of guest bedrooms to ensure they meet standards Aware of all room categories and amenities Achieve positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner Carry out lost property procedures Ensure guest laundry is cleaned and delivered in a timely manner Report maintenance issues to Maintenance/Engineering Department Assist Head Housekeeper with training requirements Represent the needs of the team to others in the hotel Be environmentally aware Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships What are we looking for? A Housekeeping Supervisor serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: Committed to delivering a high level of customer service Experience in Housekeeping department in luxury environment Positive attitude Good communication skills People manager High standards of cleanliness Ability to work on their own or in teams Excellent in English language Well groomed and good personal hygiene Candidate must be in the possession of a valid residence and working permit for the Netherlands It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Experience in managing/supervising a team in a similar role IT proficient Willingness to develop team members and self What benefits will I receive? You will become a member of the GO Hilton programme, which provides reduced room rates in all our hotels WORLDWIDE, which means you can choose out of over 7,000 properties in more than 100 countries and all this not only for yourself but off course to share with your friends and family as well. 50% discount on Food & Beverage Discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners, for example Guerlain Cross training Referral bonus across Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands Yearly departmental team outing Hilton University offers more than 2500 e-learnings We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

Supervise room attendants and housemen, allocate rooms and deep-cleaning tasks, and inspect guest rooms to ensure housekeeping standards are met. Handle guest requests and lost property, coordinate laundry and maintenance reporting, support staff training, and maintain safety, security, and effective working relationships across hotel departments.

Requirements

Candidates should have housekeeping experience in a luxury environment, a positive attitude, strong communication and customer-service skills, high cleanliness standards, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent English, professional grooming, and a valid residence and work permit for the Netherlands are required; team-supervision experience and IT proficiency are advantageous.

Benefits

  • Reduced Hotel Room Rates Worldwide
  • 50% Food And Beverage Discount
  • Discounts On Hilton Products And Services
  • Cross-Training
  • Referral Bonus
  • Yearly Departmental Team Outing
  • Online Learning Courses

About Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Industry: Hospitality

Company size: 51-200 employees

A true architectural masterpiece, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has the privilege of being housed in six magnificent 17th- and 18th-century canal palaces. The rich heritage captured within the walls of this unique property is solely matched by its unparalleled location on the iconic “Herengracht Canal’’. All precious highlights of Amsterdam are within walking distance of the hotel. This luxurious hotel offers 93 elegant rooms and suites overlooking the city’s grandest canal, their private UNESCO World Heritage garden or Amsterdam’s characteristic rooftops. Each of the rooms, lofts, and suites is graced with its own individual character and decorated in soft, elegant furnishings with accents of lapis lazuli and ochre colors that reference the Netherlands’ own Vermeer. A wonderful addition, The Mayor’s Residence, a private nine-bedroom palace, that comes with a dedicated Team of staff who will take care of all your needs. Guests of this private palace will have exclusive use of the hotel’s Guerlain Spa including unlimited Guerlain Spa treatments. Every day, the Team of Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam takes pride in delivering the legendary True Waldorf Service.

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