Rydges Geelong – Housekeeping Manager
About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges Geelong
Located in the heart of Geelong, where coastal charm and warm local hospitality intersect. Rydges Geelong features sweeping views of Corio Bay tand is only minutes from the lively CBD. Be part of the team that’s proud to craft unforgettable local experiences for guests every day. Are you ready to dive in?
About the role
As Housekeeping Manager, you will lead our team to ensure high quality cleanliness and organisation across the property. This role involves overseeing daily operations, staff management, and maintaining high standards for an exceptional guest experience.
This is the perfect opportunity for passionate Housekeeping professionals seeking variety and wanting the opportunity to provide guests with a personalised and professional service.
- Manage the daily operations of the entire housekeeping department
- Roster the housekeeping team and ensure wage costs are tracked and in line with budget and forecasted business levels.
- Procurement of cleaning supplies, linens, and other housekeeping-related inventory while managing budgets & controlling expenses
- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is evident throughout the property including in rooms, public and common areas.
- Maintain exceptional guest service by conducting daily walk throughs to ensure cleanliness is aligned to brand standards each and every day.
- Manage the recruitment and ongoing training of all housekeeping staff
- Lead and ensure compliance in all aspects of WHS.
- Adhere to compliance with chemical safety and Occupational Health & Safety regulations; ensure that all team members follow safety protocols
- Implement cleaning standards and procedures, foster productivity, motivation, and professional growth among all Housekeeping Team Members
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- Demonstrated experience in a hands-on role and a high level of service standard across the department.Experience in controlling and maintaining budgets, forecasts and payroll functions, along with operating supplies, replacements, and consumables.
- Previous experience working with Property Management Systems (PMS)
- Ability to lead and motivate a team while driving employee engagement, development and productivity.
- Demonstrated understanding of WHS standards and experience leading adherence to policies and procedures in creating a safe working environment.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external.
- Excellent personal presentation and a high level of professionalism.
- Enthusiasm, friendly nature, and results orientated.
- If you believe you are the right person for the job and have what it takes follow the instructions below to apply.
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