Assistant Executive Housekeeper - Shipboard

Job: Assistant Executive Housekeeper - Shipboard

Employer

Royal Caribbean International

Posted

19 Jun 2010

Reference

Assistant Housekeeper

Contact

Management Recruiter Andrew Best

Location

Worldwide

Job Title

Housekeeping

Employer Type

Cruise

Position

Assistant Executive Housekeeper - Shipboard

Job description

At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees! As a leader in the cruise line industry, RCI is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team. With our innovative fleet of twenty-one ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this could be a great opportunity to let your career set sail with us.

We are currently seeking Assistant Executive Housekeepers to join our team. Our housekeeping division is a crucial and integral part of our success, not only to achieve the highest satisfaction ratings from our valued guests, but for our managers and crew members to thrive in a challenging and rewarding professional environment. Potential candidates must have at least five years of housekeeping managerial experience in a high volume four or five star hotel or cruise line.

More than 40,000 people have already selected Royal Caribbean International to be their employer and so should you!

Reports to: Executive Housekeeper

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Managing at least 40 employees and 300 guest staterooms; mentors, develops, provides training and evaluates team to ensure continuous improvement, planning for succession and smooth operation of housekeeping division and exceptional customer service.

• Assists the Executive Housekeeper in achieving and exceeding goals and targets set for housekeeping including: stateroom accommodation ratings, attendant ratings, housekeeping operational reviews, GOLD Anchor quality reviews, USPH inspections and employee satisfaction.

• Assisting the Executive Housekeeper in managing the financial aspects and meeting revenue targets of all housekeeping revenue streams, while analyzing operational problems, establishing controls, and partnering with other management team members to develop and implement new promotions.

• Assists in the preparation and review of yearly budgets and financial operational business plan to enhance overall business needs of the division.

• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by enforcing organizational standards, procedures and legal regulations, while effectively monitoring and making improvements to workplace safety throughout the ship.

• Through excellence in leadership, also consistently supporting Royal Caribbean International's Gold Anchor Standards.

Hiring Requirements:

Minimum of five to seven years housekeeping managerial experience in high volume (300 or more rooms) in four or five star hotel or cruise line.

Ability to accommodate a 4 months on / 2 months off contract schedule for this onboard position.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, as well as internet access

Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to lift up to fifty pounds.

Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly

All international applicants must have the ability to obtain a C1/D1 visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable.

If you are interested in viewing other opportunities, please visit our company website: www.royalcareersatsea.com

Contact

Management Recruiter Andrew Best

Company

Royal Caribbean International

Email

managementshipjobs@rccl.com