Esalen Institute
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
Big Sur, California · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1898 days ago
SparkInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- We are seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor with strong leadership skills & experience who is motivated by high quality guest service and is dedicated to personal growth.
- Reporting directly to the Director of Guest Services this full time, residential, and hourly position is responsible for delivering all facets of the Housekeeping function while guiding Esalen into the future with the Leadership Team.
- We are interested in someone that loves to work with people, has a passion for service, and is an effective team leader and motivator.
Responsibilities
- Review all processes, procedures, tools, products and services, ensuring efficient and effective systems and best quality safe practices. Collaboratively review improvement ideas, and manage through to implementation.
- Create and support a harmonious and safe work environment, with strong leadership and support for our housekeeping stewards.
- Motivating and empowering staff with training, guidance and support, encouraging individual expansion, job enjoyment and team play. Providing our team with kind and responsible feedforward that supports this process
- Vendor & Purchasing Management, mission aligned vendor selection, good purchasing practices, quality and safe products. Streamline this process and create solid systems
- create a system and improve storage organization
- Participate in the Manager Team, build strong relations working closely with all departments
- To promote, lead and direct improvement projects
- Inventory Management, furniture replacements; create a system and improve storage organization
- Today we build on this legacy by creating deep connections in a world challenged by disconnection and isolation; reigniting awe and wonder to spark greater curiosity about ourselves and others; and asking the questions that can lead to transformative change both for an individual and society.
Requirements
- Management experience, leading teams for at least 5 years, preferable Housekeeping crews
- Previous housekeeping experience is required in a multi-roomed organization
- Ability to make effective decisions, take responsibility and accountability.
- Detailed orientated and highly organized, with good problem solving skills and the ability to navigate a complex environment
- Good skills and experience in collaboration and fostering teamwork
- With this goal in mind, this job description is not intended to cover or contain an all-encompassing listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.
- the employee must be able to work in a physically demanding environment
- maintain and manage a project list of activities and required actions.
- Ability to make effective decisions, take responsibility and accountability. Deal compassionately with difficult situations and people, being able to set healthy and assertive boundaries in kindness and with respect
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and be willing to find better ways
- Excellent ability to manage multiple competing demands and priorities
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
- Strong computer skills with an eye for detail accuracy
- Self motivated and responsible, with a willingness to learn a wide variety of job skills
- Be able to receive guidance and feedback, and be able to provide feedback with care and respect
- A strong desire to participate in our Esalen Community
- This role does involve physical labor, involving lifting, bending and carrying
Compensation
- This role offers a generous benefits package including competitive pay commensurate with experience, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.
- In alignment with Esalen's mission in advancing human potential, staff are encouraged to engage in a wide range of personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff.
Benefits
- We are also interested in someone that understands and embraces Esalen's Vision & Mission, that recognizes the work we do is critical in the world.
- This role offers a generous benefits package including competitive pay commensurate with experience, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.
- At Esalen, we believe in the power of our potential -- both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences.
Equal opportunity
- Esalen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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