2025 Summer Intern - Housekeeping Supervisor

2025 Summer Intern - Housekeeping Supervisor

Req #1528

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM

SUMMARY

Our Housekeeping Department is looking to fill a Housekeeping Supervisor Internship for summer 2025. Hospitality or related majors are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining levels of policies, standards and quality as established by the Executive Housekeeper and GTRS. All activities of employees in assigned area, supervising the daily cleaning and maintenance of rooms/units, stairs, hallways and linen rooms. Assist in the daily, attendance, productivity, inventory management, phone calls, and the lost and found. Conduct training and supervision of Room Attendants and Linen Porters. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all condo units as well as detail/quality assurance throughout all facets of housekeeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor OSHA standards and promote a safe environment for all housekeeping staff. Ensure all correct procedures are followed regarding Bloodborne Pathogens.

Maintain accurate records of all rooms that are cleaned and file appropriately

Complete and submit any required reports or paperwork accurately and timely

Ensure that all maintenance problems are called in through dispatch in the office to be completed in a timely fashion

Responsible for verifying that housekeeping carts and linen closets are fully stocked and cleaned

Help in any area of housekeeping as needed

Ensure that all public space in assigned areas are maintained to department standards

Thoroughly inspect each room after Room Attendants have cleaned them, being sure rooms are cleaned to standard before releasing them to the Front Desk (including VIP rooms)

Consistently present a professional image to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (GTRS) staff and its guests

Assist in answering incoming calls and directing to the proper areas, and keep an accurate phone log of all calls to insure each duty is taken care of properly

Assist in control of Lost and Found in the field.

Ensure that the master keys, radios and pagers are returned to the proper areas and investigate if any are missing

Wear a radio and an earpiece every working day.

Maintain the cleanliness and standards of the company vans

Maintain the files and regulations of GTRS housekeeping department

Create, maintain and support high morale of the Housekeeping staff

Ensure that all Room Attendants and Linen Porters are meeting and exceeding GTRS standards

Assist the Executive Housekeeper with the creation of performance evaluations

Completely monitor employee training and conduct

Responsible to assist Training Room Attendant, fellow Condo Supervisors, Assistant Executive Housekeeper and Executive Housekeeper in assessing training needs for your department

Responsible for making sure all assigned employees including yourself, comply with Personal Appearance Standards

Must comply with the GTRS Open Door Policy and assist with progressive counseling procedures

Must understand and abide by the environmental/culture and practices of the resort

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience or experience with customer service

Prefer to have a minimum of 1 year previous supervisory experience preferably in a hotel or resort setting

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a current valid Michigan driver's license and be insurable under the company's plan

General understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend bi-weekly intern meetings and possible committee meetings

Complete internship projects

Work a guest service/work related schedule of 32-40+ hours per week

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to train and supervise others in job procedures

Good guest service skills as there will be frequent contact with other employees and guests

Must have demonstrated ability to make decisions as well as openly support decisions/direction from GTRS management

Must have a high energy level - will be on feet most of the time, continuously moving at a fast pace

Must demonstrate positive phone etiquette at all times

Must have excellent multi-tasking, organization, and communication skills

Must project a positive attitude at all times

Must enjoy and work well with others

Must possess excellent time management skills and be comfortable with meeting firm deadlines

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If applicable)

Will plan, supervise, and be accountable for all employees' daily activities during assigned shift. Expected to Motivate, Evaluate, Delegate, Counsel, Discipline and Direct.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Will be required to stand for long periods of time

Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear

The employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must be comfortable enduring the elements of outdoors such as 95 degree weather and no air conditioning, being outside in rain/storms, driving in all of the above conditions as well

Must be able to deal with bodily fluids in the work place/guests units

The employee will walk several miles a day and need to go up and down stairs all day long to perform their job

The employee must often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Environment is often noisy

Must be able to work around a lot of people a lot of the time

Ear pieces must be worn at all times so as to not interfere with our guests stay

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Comprehend and follow instructions

Able to multitask

Perform assigned tasks and meet deadlines that may be complex or varied

Ability to handle sensitive situations and have difficult conversations

Influence people and make decisions

Direct, Control and Plan

Interact with co-workers in verbal and written form

Communicate orally

Handle stress for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Refer to Typical physical demands above.

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply. Must be able to pass a background investigation and a drug test as a condition of employment. Must be able to work flexible hours and take on additional responsibilities when asked. Must adhere to company policies regarding strict confidentiality.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Any qualifications to be considered an equivalent in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly

Employment Indicator

Internship