Housekeeping ManagerThe Grand Ho Tram

Ensure an effective payroll control through a flexible work force maximizing utilization of part time employees and close cooperation with other Rooms Division.
Participate in the formulation of the Annual Operating Budget in determining the projected revenues and expenses, operating equipment and FF&E requirements in line with the compilation of the Annual Business Plan.
Adhere strictly to the established operating expenses and ensure that all costs are controlled.
Assist the Director of Housekeeping in efficiently managing the department according to the established concept statement, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times, following The Grand Ho Tram Strip's Standards of Performance.
Have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work to the standard set. Please note that Master Task Lists are reviewed and changed on a regular bases reflecting change in trends, guest expectations and operating philosophies.
Assign responsibilities to subordinates, implementing Multi Tasking principle and to check their performance periodically.
Maintain a pool of qualified part time employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
Implement a flexible scheduling based on business patterns.
Ensure that the par stocks for all operating equipment, supplies, inventoried items, and to ensure that the Place of Work is adequately equipped.
Assist in conducting monthly inventory checks on all operating equipment and supplies.
Assist in controlling the requisitioning, storage and careful use of all operating equipment and supplies.
Conduct daily pre-shift briefings to employees on room occupancy, arrivals & departures, function / event of the day and special attention that is needed.
Liaise with Front Office and other related department on daily operations.
Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all Rooms related service and product and upsell alternatives.
Handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found and assure follow up with guests.
Establish a rapport with guests maintaining good customer relationship.
Assist in the revision and updating of the Departmental Operations Manual on an as needed basis.
Assist in the formulation of the Annual Marketing Plan to establish a list of marketing activities in line with the compilation of the Annual Business Plan.
Maintain the Daily Log Book.
Assist in planning the weekly roster and work schedules to ensure that the place of work is adequately staffed to handle the level of business.
Maintain work place communication board.
Submit all guest / staff incident reports.
Report "Lost & Found" items, and handle them in accordance to the Policy & Procedures.
Attend weekly Rooms Meeting and Daily Operations Meeting in the absence of the Director of Housekeeping.