About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
In the heart of Worli - the business hub of India’s largest city and close to the entertainment and commercial district of Lower Parel, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is a chic urban oasis with an intimate, boutique atmosphere. The brand's first hotel in India, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai echoes 'Powerhouse Luxury' in the city that never sleeps. Known for unparalleled food & beverage options such as those at AER Mumbai, an award-winning rooftop bar, as well as San:Qi, a city-favourite pan-Asian restaurant with wine bar, private dining rooms, four open-style kitchens overseen by master craftsmen and an extensive menu offering Indian, Chinese, Thai and Japanese delicacies.
Basic Function:
- Manages a shift of the Housekeeping staff to assure that guest rooms and public areas are cleaned to exacting standards.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Manages the staff of the Housekeeping Department. Interviews and trains the staff. Conducts Performance Evaluations and disciplines staff when needed. Assures daily labor report and bi-weekly payroll submission is accurate and complete. Ensures communications and follow-up on any problems, guest requests or special requirements.
- Schedules staff. Makes or coordinates the daily assignment of work. Oversees the start of each shift. Monitors daily assignments to assure that productivity and quality standards are being met, staff is being supported and guest needs are being met. Inspects all areas of responsibility daily including a number of Guest rooms.
- Resolves customer complaints, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Coordinates the housekeeping needs of any Condominium or Co-op owners. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
- Assures the financial goals of the department are being met. Monitors and controls labor expense and other divisional expenses such as Guest Supplies, Cleaning Supplies and Contract Services. Participates in periodic Linen, Uniform and Supplies Inventories. Assures that equipment is properly maintained. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for labor and operating expense and for items to be included in the annual Capital Plan.
- Assures effective operation of the Laundry/Valet Department in the absence of the Laundry/Valet Manager. Assists the department when needed.
- Takes action in all matters related to the safety, security, satisfaction and wellbeing of hotel guests and employees Responds swiftly and effectively in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
- Complies with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
- Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Assists with responsibilities and duties in the absence or heavy volume in the areas of Lobby Attendant, Room Attendant and House Attendant.
- Assists other departments as needed as part of a Crunch team.
- Provides Crunch team assistance to departments throughout the hotel.
Education: Hotel Management
Experience: 8 to 10 years
Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write and speak English.
