Marriott is looking for a dedicated Housekeeping Coordinator to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our housekeeping department. Your primary responsibility will be managing room statuses and coordinating with various departments to maintain our high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
Excelling as a Housekeeping Coordinator: Mastering Room Status Management
As a Housekeeping Coordinator, you will run sold room reports, verify room status, determine discrepant rooms, prioritize room cleaning, and update the status of departing guest rooms. You’ll serve as a vital link between Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow.
Key Responsibilities of a Housekeeping Coordinator
- Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms in coordination with the Front Desk.
- Prepare and distribute room assignments to Housekeeping staff, ensuring equitable workload distribution.
- Record, monitor, and update lists of ‘Do Not Disturb’ rooms, adhering to guest preferences.
- Ensure that vacant dirty rooms are cleaned promptly and assign rush rooms as needed.
- Complete all required Housekeeping paperwork accurately and efficiently.
Daily Tasks of a Housekeeping Coordinator
A successful Housekeeping Coordinator is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses excellent communication skills. The ability to multitask and prioritize is essential in this fast-paced environment. You will work closely with various teams to ensure guest rooms are prepared to the highest standards.
Skills Needed to Become a Successful Housekeeping Coordinator
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in using computers for data entry and report generation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect company assets.
Adherence to all company and safety policies is critical. You will be responsible for reporting any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries promptly. Maintaining a clean and professional appearance is also essential, representing Marriott’s commitment to excellence.
To learn more about maintaining cleanliness standards, visit the CDC website for guidelines. For hospitality industry news, visit AHLA.
At Marriott International, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our associates. We recommend you read more about career growth on the Marriott site.