Housekeeping and Maintenance Manager

Full–time
Posting Date: 17.11.2020
Job Category: Housekeeping and Maintenance Department
Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Schedule: Full-time
Relocation: No

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Blue Jay is a community space where travelers from all over the world stay and meet.
Our mission is to provide travelers with all the comfort they need to make their travel hassle-free and easy. As a travel hostel, our priority is to make our guests feel comfortable and welcomed, help them to know and explore our country in the best possible way.
Being a team of ardent travelers, we understand the importance of a personal touch when staying in a place where everything can seem strange.

We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you are someone who is positive, adaptable and intuitive and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how at Blue Jay, together we can rise.

The experience you will make:

When a guest walks into any of our rooms imagine that first look around they take. Followed by that sigh of relief because they’ve arrived at their home away from home, be it for a night or a week, and it’s perfect. Everything is exactly in its place.

Crisp, pressed linens. Perfectly placed pillows. A sparkling mirror. Every detail adding up to an experience our guests feel great about because they know they’re in good hands while staying with us.

What will you do:

Assigns workers their duties and inspects work for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.

Investigates complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment, and takes corrective action.

Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.

Coordinates work activities among departments.

Conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.

Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.

Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.

Prepares reports concerning room occupancy and department expenses.

Select and report to the management to buy new furnishings.

Performs cleaning duties in cases of emergency or staff shortage.

Examines building to determine the need for repairs or replacement of furniture or equipment, and makes recommendations to management.

Attends staff meetings to discuss company policies and patrons’ complaints.

Issues supplies and equipment to workers.

Establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping staff.

Advises manager, desk clerk, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.

Records data regarding work assignments, personnel actions, and time cards, and prepares periodic reports.

Screens job applicants, hires new employees and recommends promotions, transfers, and dismissals.

Make performance report of all the housekeeper monthly

Perks you will have:

We will support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

Team-spirited coworkers

Encouraging management

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on hotel rooms, food, and beverage

What we are looking for:

A warm, people-oriented demeanor

A team-first attitude

An ability to pay attention to the smallest details

This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 15 Kgs. Standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional demeanor, clear communication, and appearance in a clean uniform are also required. Prior to employment, we will ask you to complete safety training and certification.

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to know you are important to us and that you will make an impact in your role, and for that, you will be appreciated and valued