Summary
Accor is hiring a Housekeeping Supervisor for Swissôtel Al Maqam in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role leads daily departmental operations, supports room attendants with section priorities, responds to guest concerns, and reports maintenance needs. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; previous leadership experience and a related degree are assets. The posting states that the role is for Saudi nationals only.
The posting
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Company Description
“A passion for perfection”
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels where we put the emphasis on our people. We strive to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts inspired and talented people who are willing to bring news ideas, use and develop their knowledge to reinvent their career path.
Swissôtel Al Maqam is Swissôtel’s Second hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. The hotel offers 1624 elegant rooms and suites with modern design, complementing the values of today’s Arab culture.
As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissôtel Al Maqam is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba and the Grand Mosque.
Swissôtel Al Maqam is part of a new urban development, including two restaurants, one executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a business centre. It has private entrances that make it easier for our valuable gusts to reach Al Masjid Al Haram
Job Description
- Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service.
- Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of the department to ensure service standards are followed.
- Handle guest concerns and respond promptly, logging and notifying the appropriate departments.
- Actively participate in daily briefings, warm-ups, and departmental meetings.
- Ensure Room Attendants are informed daily about priorities in their section.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Report necessary maintenance items.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience (an asset).
- University/College degree in a related discipline (an asset).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of responsibility and reliability.
- Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team.
Additional Information
- Constant standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.