Job vacancies in an intercontinental hotel group for housekeepers

JOB VACANCIES IN AN INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL GROUP FOR HousekeeperS

TITLE: Assistant Executive Housekeeper - InterContinental Lagos
LOCATION: IMEA_Africa-Nigeria-Lagos-Lagos
JOB NUMBER: LAG000039


We are currently recruiting our Assistant Executive Housekeeper

This challenging position supports theExecutive Housekeeperin managing the housekeeping and laundry operation to ensure product quality standards are met and that optimum service is provided to hotel guests.
WHAT IS YOUR PASSION?
Whether you're into tennis, sight seeing or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU!

We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos .

InterContinental Lagos will open in 2013 and will be located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.

InterContinental Lagos will comprise of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and Co*ktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there will be a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos will also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities will include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:
You will assist in managing the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department, which includes scheduling employees to ensure proper coverage, Monitor housekeeping personnel to ensure that rooms especially those of SCC Members, known repeat guest and other VIPs receive proper attention, Ensure all staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties, Schedule routine inspections of all guest rooms/suites and public areas to ensure everything is clean and in good repair, Assist in controlling expenses and minimizing waste in all areas of housekeeping, Participate as needed in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel, Assist in maintaining high standard levels for supplies and equipment.
In return we'll give you a generous financial and benefits package including duty meals, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* "Out of the box" thinking mentality.
* Business savvy and good people skills
* Experience in emerging markets / similar hard locations
* Visionary & strategic thinker and ability to convert this to action
* A degree in Hotel management or its equivalent
* Extensive "Hands On" Housekeeping and laundry experience with at least two years in a management capacity in a hotel of similar size and complexity
* Excellent communications skills, written & oral proficiency in English.


JOB: General Housekeeping

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