Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA
1 day ago
Executive Housekeeper - Regent Santa Monica Beach
**About us:** Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks. Poised along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, each offering unique epicurean discoveries. Orla and Orla Bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina brings the peerless charm and boundless flavor of the Mediterranean to Southern California, while the poolside Azure Bar presents elevated poolside dining and creative cocktails. Sweet July Café debuts in collaboration with Ayesha Curry with exclusive menu items and a curated selection of beloved coffee and tea beverages. The beachfront oasis also boasts a 10,000 square feet Guerlain Wellness spa, outdoor pool (Azure Pool), The Regent Boutique, and state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach marks a historic return of the brand to Los Angeles and represents the Americas flagship. For more information visit RegentSantaMonicaBeach.com. **Job Summary:** As the Executive Housekeeper, you play a vital role and a key leadership position in our ultra-luxury resort. The ideal candidate is responsible for assisting the Director of Housekeeping in managing the daily activities of the housekeeping and laundry colleagues, ensuring all guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas are impeccably maintained to meet the resort standards. This role requires a commitment to delivering unparalleled service to meet the expectations of our discerning guests. **A little bit about your day:** Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, every day is different, but you will mostly: + Promote Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes.  + Maintain impeccable personal grooming standards to uphold the professional and property style of the resort. + **Leadership and Team Management:** Provide strong leadership and guidance to the housekeeping team, including managers, quality inspectors, room attendants, house attendants, laundry attendants, and uniform attendant colleagues. Foster a positive work environment and culture, promote teamwork, and train and motivate colleagues to deliver exceptional service. + **Operational Excellence:** Develop and implement standard operating procedures in accordance with Forbes 5-star luxury standards to ensure efficient and effective housekeeping and laundry operations. Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of all guest rooms, public areas, heart-of-house areas, and amenities. Continuously strive for excellence and exceed guest expectations in cleanliness and overall guest experience. + **Guest Satisfaction:** Work closely with the housekeeping team and other departments to ensure a seamless and uplifting experience. Address guest feedback and concerns promptly, striving to exceed expectations and maintain the resort’s reputation for excellence. + **Quality Control:** Regularly inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure adherence to the highest cleanliness and quality standards. Address any deficiencies promptly and work closely with other departments to resolve guest issues or concerns related to housekeeping. + **Inventory and Supplies Management:** Oversee the inventory and ordering of housekeeping supplies, amenities, linens, and cleaning products. Maintain a cost-effective approach while ensuring an ample supply of necessary items to support daily operations. + **Budgeting and Cost Control:** Manage the housekeeping department budget, ensuring effective cost control measures are in place. Identify opportunities for cost saving without compromising quality or service. + **Training and Development:** Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for housekeeping colleagues, focusing on technical skills, safety procedures, and customer service. Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities to foster a skilled and knowledgeable team. + **Health and Safety Compliance:** Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and guidelines, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals, adherence to established safety protocols, and implementation of proper ergonomics practices. + **Sustainability Initiatives:** Implement and promote eco-friendly practices and initiatives within the housekeeping department, such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly cleaning products. + **Collaboration and Communication:** Foster effective communication and collaboration with other departments, such as Front Office, Engineering, and Food and Beverage, to ensure seamless operations and guest satisfaction. Coordinate with the Concierge and Front Desk teams to ensure timely guest and special services delivery. **What we need from you:** + Proven experience in a leadership role in a housekeeping department, within a luxury hotel preferable. + Experience in an upscale hospitality union environment is a plus. + Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field, preferred. + Strong knowledge of laundry and housekeeping operations, including cleaning techniques, equipment, and industry best practices. + Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively. + Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the highest cleanliness and guest service standards. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building positive relationships with staff, guests, and other hotel departments. + Proficiency in laundry management software and equipment. + Proficiency in hotel property management systems and related software + Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. + Familiarity with sustainability practices and initiatives within the hospitality industry. **What you can expect from us: ** The annual pay range for this role is  **$100,000.00 to $110,000.00** . This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at  **Regent Santa Monica Beach** . This is the lowest to highest pay scale, and we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. A colleague's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve. In return, we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled. Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent® Hotels & Resorts for nearly half a century. Born in 1970, our collection of modern hotels and resorts are home to stays both serene and sensational. The type of experiences that elevate above the noise and charm for even the most seasoned of travellers. An invitation to life’s most scenic moments. We are the legendary innovative luxury brand, reimagining modern hospitality by sparking fresh perspectives across hand selected hotels and resorts. Regent colleagues are gracious hosts, with emboldened spirit and dynamic as they provide meaningful moments to deliver the greatest of the guest experiences. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. **Important information** : + The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. + No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. + If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here . + IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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