
Shohel Khan
The Torch Doha, Executive Housekeeper
Job Type
On the job
Location
Bangladesh, Dhaka
Personal Advantage
With more than 11 years of experience in the Housekeeping Department, I am adept in team leadership staff development and budgeting. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set including first-rate strategic planning and time management abilities I excel at:
Managing up to 20 diverse team members at a time.
Creating schedules administering budgets and mentoring staff.
Assessing guest satisfaction and developing improvement plans.
Responding quickly to guest requests.
Job Preference
No Preference yet
Experience
Executive Housekeeper
2011-03 - 2022-06
The Torch Doha Manager
Content
• EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER – April 2018
• ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - October 2015
• SENIOR HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR - October 2014
• HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR - October 2012
• JUNIOR HOUSEKEEPING STAFF - September 2011
Duties and Responsibilities
• Daily checking of all public area, guest rooms, corridors and back of the house area, laundry, lockers and pantries.
• Co-ordinate work of any outside contractors directly related to housekeeping.
• Conduct daily supervisory briefings and monthly communication staff meetings.
• Conduct yearly staff appraisals.
• Ensure adequate stock level for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Oversea and ensure accurate documentation for lost property and distribution for unclaimed items as per policy and procedures.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are checked and updated annually.
• Ensure all staff is motivated and regular job training is carried out, the correct method is used as well as cleaning procedures as per standard.
• Attend department heads meeting and any other meetings required.
• Maintain and order required par stock level of linen, towelling and uniforms in line with budget.
• Attend to any invoices received.
• Ensure a regular spring-cleaning program is implemented according to the occupancy.
• Carry out regular daily inspections of rooms.
• Oversea the ordering of floral arrangements for public area and guest rooms.
• Ensure all guest requirements are logged and followed up.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained throughout the department and scheduling of vacation is during low occupancy and geared to the ever-changing volume of business.
• Liaise closely with human resources in the recruitment of the staff, setting internal criteria.
• Ensure all fire and safety precautions are observed and those first aid procedures are to the standard required by the company incorporating any legal requirements.
• Organize control of issuance and return of uniforms.
• Oversea repair and cleaning of uniforms.
• Ensure efficient running of the laundry department and ensure that a ready supply of linen is always available for rooms and F&B.
• Oversee all laundry and dry-cleaning operations.
• Spot check and ensure the standard of laundering meets with the hotel standard.
• Apply the company security procedures in relation to the resident, property including the use of handling keys or reporting suspicious incidents to the General Manager.
• Liaise with outside contractor for pest control etc.
• Review the standards of décor, layouts of furniture and equipment. Prepare recommendations for improvement. To be aware of any construction or refurbishment within the unit.
• Handle customer queries, requests and complaints with tact, patience and courtesy, if necessary contact senior management if guest remains unhappy.
• To Liaise with HR department for training needs.
• Institute any system, necessary for good feedback of the information from the department e.g. hand over and key log book.
• Report any signs of infestation to General Manager.
• To assist the guest with all queries.
• To act according to the complaint handling standards & procedures.
• Carry out duties as designed by the General Manager.
Education
Science · Non Degree
2007-09-01 - 2008-09-01
H.H.C. in Govt. Dhaka College, Bangladesh