Assistant Director, Housekeeping

3 Days ago • 2-3 Years • Facility Management • $83,000 PA - $85,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs as an Assistant Director of Housekeeping. This role reports to the Director of Housekeeping and is responsible for leading, coaching, and inspiring a Housekeeping Team of approximately 185 people in a 757-room hotel. The ideal candidate has a passion for people and a commitment to ensuring high levels of guest and colleague satisfaction. Responsibilities include establishing departmental goals, promoting high morale, organizing deep cleaning cycles, managing team performance, monitoring labor costs, and ensuring a safe work environment.
Must have:
  • Ability to lead and motivate a large team
  • Highly organized and proactive
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • 2-3 years supervisory/manager experience in luxury hotel housekeeping/front office
  • Computer literate (PMS, Microsoft Windows)
Good to have:
  • Experience with Hotsos program
  • University degree or college diploma in hospitality management
Perks:
  • Subsidized staff accommodation (up to 3 months)
  • Complimentary meal per shift
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs, Gender Affirmation)
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
  • Employee travel program discounts
  • Access to Mountain Explorer Travel Program
  • Discounts on resort Food & Beverage, Fitness Centre, Spa, and Golf Courses

Job Details

Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, the Assistant Director is responsible for leading, coaching, and inspiring a Housekeeping Team of approximately 185 people in our 757-room hotel. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and a relentless commitment to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction for both our guests and colleagues.

Competitive Salary: $83,000 - $85,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

  • Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the Director of Housekeeping
  • Promote high morale through recognition and removal of identified barriers
  • Organize and participate in colleague recognition events
  • Responsible for coaching, developing and managing the performance of the Housekeeping team
  • Plan and organize all deep cleaning cycles and projects relating to guest rooms and public areas
  • Track and address all guest comments and concerns
  • Monitor labor costs while ensuring effective resource scheduling, vacation planning and department productivity
  • Provide necessary resources, functional tools and equipment to get the job done
  • Effective everyday communications, including performance management
  • Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely
  • Monitor/revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including ALLSAFE, WCB & WHMIS training programs, policies and practices
  • Enhance and monitor department environmental initiatives and recycling programs
  • Effective and timely interaction with all hotel departments
  • Communicate effectively with the Maintenance department regarding guest rooms and public areas
  • Adhere to all hotel environmental policies, programs and initiatives
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate a large team
  • Highly organized with a proactive approach to getting the job done
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, team-based environment
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience at a Supervisory or Manager level within the Housekeeping or Front Office in a luxury hotel
  • Computer literate in Property Manager and Microsoft Window applications is required
  • Experience with Hotsos program would be an asset
  • University degree or college diploma in hospitality management is an asset
  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

  • Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees up to 3 months
  • One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
  • Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
  • Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
  • Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Job Perks & Benefits:

  • Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees up to 3 months
  • One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
  • Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
  • Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
  • Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com

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