Assistant Housekeeping Manager (Rooms/Laundry/Public Area) - Pre Opening Hotel

Job Highlights

• Pre-opening team
• Dynamic work environment
• Open and collaborative culture

Opening in 2023, Artyzen Singapore will be the first new hotel added to Singapore's Orchard Road district in over a decade. What was once the sprawling home of the late Tan Hoon Siang (grandson of Singapore philanthropist Tan Tock Seng) is being transformed into a 20-story luxury property. The 142 rooms will sport a distinctive aesthetic, fusing reinterpreted facets of Peranakan art and style with contemporary design.

Responsibilities:

• To support Executive Housekeeper to create an environment for the team to successfully execute all Housekeeping operations ensuring both guest and employee satisfaction, and highest level of cleanliness.
• To oversee day-to-day operations relating to the Housekeeping Department (including Rooms) and administer supervision of all housekeeping staff in conjunction with the Executive Housekeeper.
• Effective and efficient assignment of manpower and resources to achieve cost saving, based on operations requirements.
• Establish a cross training program to enable staff to be multi-tasking with multi-skill.
• Assist the Executive Housekeeper in efficiently managing the department according to the established concept statement, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times.
• Assist in liaising and organize with other relevant department that the established cleaning schedules are strictly adhered to.
• Inspects and double-check Guest Laundry, Dry Cleaning and press work on a daily basis, to ensure optimum quality of work, prompt pickup and delivery of garments.
• Develops standard operating procedures, as well as production and quality standards.
• 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.
• Make Periodic inspections of all areas to check on Housekeeping standards, and issue necessary orders to correct shortcomings.
• Know the operational use and available facilities of the PMS.
• Assist in the revision and updating of the Departmental Operations Manual on an as needed basis.
• Maintain the Daily Log Book.
• Make recommendations to Management for modernization of equipment, methods or supplies.
• Assist in coordination and monitoring of the implementation of the Perfect Room program.
• Be proactive and cooperate with hotel departments on sustainability program and initiatives.
• Monitor the handling of guest complaints and take ultimate responsibility to resolve complaints.
• Contribute to and complete the Asset Management Programme of the hotel.
• Be responsible for cleaning all public areas and back of house areas such as employee locker rooms, toilets, corridors, offices, service lifts etc.
• Be responsible for special maintenance projects

Qualifications:

• Higher diploma or degree holder in business administration or related discipline
• Minimum of two years of previous experience in a similar position
• Experience in the hospitality industry will be an advantage
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage, and disposal methods.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure.
• Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as a team.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of the pre-opening team.
• Passionate and enthusiastic with a positive can-do attitude.