Housekeeping Supervisor

On-site opportunity in Kennebunkport, ME for a Housekeeping Supervisor at The Colony Hotel. Lead the housekeeping team to keep guest rooms and public areas exceptionally clean, train staff, and coordinate with Front Desk to ensure a smooth guest experience. The role offers USD 20 - 22 per hour plus a benefits package including a 401(k) plan with a 5% match, an employee assistance program, and an employee discount.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests to ensure their stay is comfortable and well supported.
• Lead and collaborate with colleagues to uphold hotel cleanliness standards.
• Plan the day’s workflow and assign tasks across the team.
• Perform room inspections to uphold top cleanliness standards.
• Hold team members to the highest cleanliness standards.
• Oversee and train staff to maintain cleanliness quality.
• Assist with linen and supply inventories.
• Support the completion of performance evaluations.
• Allocate tasks and assign rooms based on experience and judgment.
• Coordinate activities with Front Desk Supervisor and team.
• Report maintenance needs as they arise.
• Ensure safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals by staff.
• Arrange coverage for callouts or when occupancy rises.
• Perform other related duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Six months of housekeeping experience is preferred.
• A personable, caring demeanor.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read room numbers, dates, and basic instructions.
• Physical ability to move and position yourself to reach corners on floors and high areas; observe conditions, detect odors; maneuver carts up to 100 lbs in tight spaces; operate cleaning tools such as spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans, scrub pads, and dusters.
• Lift, carry and position loads up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount