Administrative Assistant - Housekeeping

General Information

Country/Region

Saudi Arabia

Province/City

Jeddah

Hiring Entity

Rosewood Jeddah

Department

Rooms - Heart of House

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Is highly visible in the areas of responsibility, leads by example and maintains regular checks.
• Develops and Maintains General Cleaning schedule & issues tasks accordingly.
• Understands and implements procedures to operate and maintain all departmental equipment.
• ensures that staff members have the proper supplies and equipment
• Works closely with Front Desk to ensure rooms are prioritized and cleaned to meet arrival pattern and guest needs and/or requests.
• Manages the Lost and Found Procedure.
• Trains staff members to work in a safe manner and ensure they can expedite emergency procedures when required.
• Participates in the investigation of associate accidents and incidents as required
• Encourages empowerment within the team and in co-ordination with the Butlers to surprise and delight our guests.
• Reviews the Section Rosters on a weekly basis, ensuring guests service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels, effectively respond to and handle any guest complaints or problems, escalate to a manager as required.
• Ensure all guest issues are passed to the BCC and captured on the Glitch report
• Observes service behaviours of staff members and provides timely constructive feedback to individuals, continuously strives to improve performance.
• Conducts daily meeting highlighting, Operational Issues, VIP’s, Glitches, Short Training Session on Procedures/Hospitality etc, Shift Responsibilities.
• Is fully conversant with departmental SOP’s, ensures they are executed. Conducts training and refresher training with staff members.
• Completes and supervises a departmental orientation program for new staff members to receive the appropriate training to effectively complete their job. Cross Train staff members as appropriate.
• Conducts regular and effective training to maintain/improve the standards. Maintain training records.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with the job description for each position.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with staff members and ensures they do the same within the team.
• Participates in disciplinary procedures. Ensures hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to SOP’s.
• Celebrate success and recognize contributions of the team members.
• Maintains close contact with the Butler Department, ensuring that guest preferences regarding room types etc are taken care of.
• Maintains clear and effective communication with other departments such as Purchasing, Engineering and Front Office.
• Is fully conversant with the Fire Procedure, Security Procedure, Health and Safety Procedure, Departmental Code of Conduct. Trains staff members on the procedures to ensure they can effectively deal with any of these situations should they arise.
• Is familiar with first aid formalities, ensures the Front Desk First Aid boxes are always fully stocked.

About Us

Rosewood Jeddah is situated in the heart of Jeddah’s Corniche in the fashionable northern corner of the city within easy reach of key business, diplomatic and designer shopping districts. The hotel itself is a distinctive modern building situated along the shores of the Red Sea with memorable views from the hotel’s guestrooms and luxury facilities, making it a popular destination for a Saudi Arabia vacation.

The hotel’s name is inspired by the traditional culture and architecture of the city of Jeddah. The city’s history dates back more than two thousand years. As a major port on the Red Sea, Jeddah has been a destination on many adventurers’ voyages and journeys. Unesco described the oldest areas of Jeddah as a unique example of the historic urban architecture of the Mediterranean and the Arabian Peninsula.

At Rosewood Jeddah the very best of modern design and technology is combined with the heritage, culture and traditions of the kingdom. The hotel appeals to both business and leisure travelers offering elegance and unparalleled personal service. One of the finest hotels in Jeddah and Saudi Arabia, Rosewood Jeddah was the first hotel in Jeddah to offer 24-hour butler service for all rooms.

The hotel’s 127 rooms and suites are thoughtfully furnished and many offer stunning views of the Red Sea.