At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

At the Holiday Inn San Jose, we are seeking qualified and talented candidates to fill our current job openings! 

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best-in-class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Housekeeping team. We are committed to providing you with:
• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• RSP/401K matching program for eligible associate
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• IHG Hotel Discounts domestic and international properties for you & your family members

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Housekeeping Manager, you will be providing supervision and guidance for all Housekeeping activities at the hotel to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and guest satisfaction are maintained. This is an overtime-eligible manager position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.

Provide clear direction in assigning and instructing housekeeping and laundry staff in details of work.

Plan, organize, and monitor staff activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards set by hotel, which requires continuous visual inspection of guest rooms and public space areas including restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, etc.

Manage finances of housekeeping and laundry operations including budget and inventory controls. Analyze data and compile reports on expenditures, wages, labor, supplies etc. in relation to hotel financial forecasts and budget.  Establish and maintain adequate supplies for efficient operation of the department.

Distribute and delegate work load to guarantee maximum production and guest satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and materials. Monitor house count and make staffing adjustments accordingly.

Ensure proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies by monitoring usage, providing complete training for employees and ensuring proper labeling of hazardous supplies in accordance with hotel hazard communication program.

Plan and conduct staff meetings. Attend various other related meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information.

Evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, decor, etc. Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of rehab projects. 

Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to communicate in English.  Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Can communicate well with guests.  Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their Crescent job duties and be a team player.  Supervisory skills to manage entire housekeeping operation.  Ability to deal effectively with employees, vendors, contractors.  Ability to coordinate and cooperate with other departments regarding housekeeping services/activities.  Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and move continuously to inspect rooms on all floors of the hotel.  Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve.  That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.