Housekeeping Assistant - SMR Facilities Management - London

Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate and reliable Breakfast Chef (Chef de Partie) to join our café kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes, ensuring smooth morning service, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role is key to delivering a welcoming and enjoyable café experience for our customers. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a range of breakfast and brunch items such as eggs, avocado toast, sandwiches, pancakes, pastries, and light lunch dishes., • Ensure all food is prepared to a high standard with consistent presentation and taste., • Set up and manage the breakfast/brunch station efficiently during service., • Follow recipes and portion control guidelines to minimize waste and maintain quality., • Work quickly and effectively during busy service periods, especially weekends., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and prep areas at all times., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards., • Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients., • Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and timely service., • Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef, CDP, or similar role in a café or casual dining environment is preferred but not essential., • Good knowledge of breakfast/brunch cooking techniques and café-style menus., • Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle busy brunch services., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Team player with good communication skills., • Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays., • Passion for fresh food and café culture.

Summary: Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for the operational management of all Housekeeping functions and may be assigned to manage accommodation area or assigned Public areas day/night or Crew area or Pool area. Housekeeping Supervisor possess a keen understanding of the importance of exceptional service to ensure complete guest and team satisfaction while providing strong leadership to all team members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Responsible for meeting or exceeding all KPIs that are directly influenced by this role. a) Achieving ratings/targets that are set by the company. 2) Ensures ROYAL WAY, Safety, Environmental and other company policies and standards are consistently maintained. 3) Maintains constant front-of-house presence and utilizes the stateroom/suite inspection processes in accordance with company standard operating procedures. 4) Supervises all cleaning processes in the public/crew areas. Inspects cleaning preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations about public areas. Monitors the care, use and maintenance of all equipment, machinery, supplies, etc. 5) Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates the performance of all direct reports. 6) Manages the assignment of duties, responsibilities, and workstations to his/her staff. 7) Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards and services are met. 8) Collaborates with the Executive Housekeeper to review the requirements of the day’s schedule, before briefing AHSK or HSKS 9) Will host a daily pre-shift meet with direct reports to review the upcoming day, any changes and/or revisions to programming based on itinerary, and weather conditions. 10) Will be responsible for auditing crew timecards, with the guidance of Housekeeping Manager 11) Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work related activities as required. 12) Responds to guest concerns in a considerate, professional, and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively. Takes ownership of guest concerns, by following-up and ensuring complaints are resolved to the guest’s satisfaction. 13) Is aware of, and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew with inquiries. 14) Responsible for Sanitation Logs and SQM Logs. 15) Perform inventories of linen, amenities etc. once a month or as often as needed. 16) Conduct /oversee on-the-job training with new hire subordinates or employees on cross training. 17) Responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment. 18) Creates and submits requisitions, views requisition estimates for product replacements, supplies, purchases, etc. and forwards to the Executive Housekeeper for final approval. 19) Conducts constant workstations/locker inspection to ensure items are correctly stored to minimize deterioration and waste. 20) Provides first line supervision to ensure speed and accuracy of services in accordance with The Royal Way.

Summary: 1. Housekeeping Manager owns the guests experience related to cleanliness and visual impressions onboard, offering a seamless execution of premium service that is both exceptional and memorable. 2. Housekeeping Manager must possess outstanding hospitality, communication, and organizational skills in addition to effective decision-making abilities. 3. This individual will take full ownership and accountability for the maintenance and cleanness and will also ensure the flawless delivery of all services to the highest level of expectation. 4. He/she excels at establishing and maintaining a positive working environment and manages to performance expectations through open and frequent communication. 5. He/she demonstrates excellent training, leadership development and recognition skills with both supervisors and crew members, and always maintains a strong floor presence, ensuring team members deliver exceptional customer service to guests through flawless and consistent execution of their responsibilities. 6. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform any other job related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. 7. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and Royal Caribbean International’s brand standards, SQM standards, USPH guidelines. 8. In accordance with Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Way, each Employee always conducts himself in a professional and courteous manner. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow Employees and/or in the presence of guest and employee. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Ensures ROYAL WAY, Safety, Environmental and other company policies and standards are consistently maintained. a. Integrates Royal Way service standards, guest comments and feedback to attain and constantly improve ratings. b. Demonstrates positive results in Workplace Safety, Crew Satisfaction, Time and Attendance, Guest Satisfaction, financial aspects, and other key results areas. c. Is highly visible and regularly walks around all areas of the ship, maintains a good communication and working relations with all Hotel and Marine Departments d. Identifies any safety concerns and takes immediate action to correct. e. Has a full understanding of Ship sanitation procedures, OPP, USPH, Shipsan guidelines and regulations, daily follow up on all related sanitation and cleaning logs. 2. Maintains constant front-of-house presence and utilizes the stateroom/suite inspection processes in accordance with company standard operating procedures. 3. Supervises all cleaning processes in the public/crew areas. Inspects cleaning preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations about public areas. Monitors the care, use and maintenance of all equipment, machinery, supplies, etc. 4. Collaborates with the Executive Housekeeper to review the requirements of the day’s schedule, before briefing AHSK or HSKS a. Will host a daily pre-shift meet with direct reports to review the upcoming day, any changes and/or revisions to programming based on itinerary, and weather conditions. b. Works in conjunction with the AHSK & HSKS to coordinate, schedule, and supervise the cleaning activities. c. Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates the performance of all direct reports. d. Manages the assignment of duties, responsibilities, and workstations to his/her staff. e. Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards and services are met. 5. Presents any overtime needs to Executive Housekeeper for a final approval. a. Will be responsible for auditing crew timecards. 6. Provides prompt inputs/ feedback to Housekeeping Administrator to update the guest log. To ensure all guest issues are recorded and resolved in a timely manner. 7. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work related activities as required. 8. Is responsible for conducting daily inspections in the areas assigned. 9. Is responsible for filling out performance evaluations, for direct reports 10. Responds to guest concerns in a considerate, professional, and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively. a. Takes ownership of guest concerns, by following-up and ensuring complaints are resolved to the guest’s satisfaction. 11. Is aware of, and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew with 12. Ensure that adequate products, including supplies and guest amenities are always available, thorough follow up with all pending or future orders, ship inventories and equipment shortages or malfunctions. 13. Delivers the ratings results the company has set forth, consistently checks Medallia for a deep dive into comments related to Housekeeping service, or ship maintenance and cleanliness. Responsible for meeting or exceeding all KPIs that are directly influenced by this role. 14. Understands the budget and the numbers behind the business, contributes to the future orders and correctly use the C&R allocated funds for an efficient operation. 15. Develops and executes tactical plans to achieve financial targets, manage inventories for a flawless operation, properly schedule teams and projects to stay within Company/Department allocated Overtime funds. 16. Develops new ideas for operational efficiencies, good ability for cost saving, new initiatives for Overtime efficiency. 17. Command presence amongst crew and fellow peers. Leads by example and WAYS standards. 18. Fosters professional relationships with guests, management, and crew, maintains perfect grooming standards, communication skills and reputation. 19. Maintains an approachable style with guest and crew, listen to guest and employee needs and suggestions. 20. Is always open to new ideas and avoids being judgmental, shifts easily back and forth in between Supervising and Coaching. 21. Makes decisions based on facts not feelings, constantly checks on the outcome of the projects or tasks delegated. 22. Demonstrate sound business ethics, always fair, genuine, and respectful. 23. Develops creative solutions to business challenges, remain positive when challenged. 24. Takes personal responsibility for everything that happens in assigned area, delegates according with the results expected, understand the skills of his direct reports, and supports all New Hires into their roles within the Organization. 25. Empowers and delegates the team as well as holds them accountable for their results, consistently enable all direct reports to perform better for higher results. 26. Always leads by example and always maintaining composure. 27. Manages change effectively within all areas of the Housekeeping department, keeps an open mind and positive approach to all company’s new initiatives, projects and SOP’s. 28. Shows interest in helping and developing others, gets involved in all training sessions, New Hire fast track development. 29. Provides appropriate feedback, inspires, motivates, and guides others towards goals. 30. Recognize and reward performance, promotes talent and leads other on their career development. 31. KPI’s assigned to position/department. 32. Gives constructive feedback to the team members who are not performing and use progressive discipline system to coach and discipline, manages hard conversations and inspire employees to perform better and correct mistakes. 33. Accurately identifies talent and follows the company’s promotions process. 34. Conduct all HK position on-the-job training for all new hires and returning crew. 35. Reports to workstation assignment on time and properly groomed and dressed according to standards. This includes a clean uniform, nametag, and any other uniform related items. 36. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work related activities as required. 37. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Summary: As part of the Housekeeping team, the Assistant Housekeeping Manager is proactively anticipating every guest’s needs and expectations. Assistant Housekeeping Manager must possess outstanding hospitality, communication and organizational skills in addition to effective decision-making abilities. Paying keen attention to detail, he/she is held fully accountable for the quality of their guests’ experience in Staterooms and public areas. Furthermore, Assistant Housekeeping Manager is responsible for the operational management of all Housekeeping functions for top suites/lofts, assigned decks and daily operational aspects and the cleaning activities of public/crew areas including the pool deck. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Responsible for meeting or exceeding all KPIs that are directly influenced by this role. 2. Ensures ROYAL WAY, Safety, Environmental and other company policies and standards are consistently maintained. 3. Maintains constant front-of-house presence and utilizes the stateroom/suite inspection processes in accordance with company standard operating procedures. 4. Ensures staterooms/suites and Lofts (Oasis/Quantum class only) are maintained to brand standards, including cleanliness, maintenance, presentation, collateral, and general set up standards for daytime and evening/turndown service. 5. Oversees the Bell station during peak times and when scheduled in accordance with company standard operating procedures. Ensures feedback is delivered in constructive and appropriate manner with emphasis on positive reinforcement. 6. Supervises all cleaning processes in the public/crew areas and at the Pool Deck. Inspects cleaning preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations about public areas. Monitors the care, use and maintenance of all equipment, machinery, supplies, etc. 7. Works in conjunction with Housekeeping Manager to Supervise and monitor luggage handling process for smooth Embarkation and Disembarkation process. 8. Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (in conjunction with the Assistance Executive Housekeeper/ Executive Housekeeper) the performance of all direct reports. 9. Manages the assignment of duties, responsibilities, and workstations to his/her staff. Observes and evaluates staff and work procedures to ensure quality standards and services are met. 10. Presents any overtime needs to Executive Housekeeper for a final approval. 11. Collaborates with the Housekeeping Manager and Executive Housekeeper to review the requirements of the day’s schedule. 12. Provides prompt inputs/ feedback to Housekeeping Administrator to update the guest log. To ensure all guest issues are recorded and resolved in a timely manner. 13. Will host a daily pre-shift meet with direct reports to review the upcoming day, any changes and/or revisions to programming based on itinerary, and weather conditions. 14. Will be responsible for auditing crew timecards. 15. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required. 16. Is responsible for conducting daily inspections in the areas assigned. 17. Is responsible for filling out performance evaluations. 18. Responds to guest concerns in a considerate, professional, and positive manner by showing empathy and listening actively. Takes ownership of guest concerns, by following-up and ensuring complaints are resolved to the guest’s satisfaction. 19. Is aware of, and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew with inquiries. 20. Responsible for Sanitation Logs and SQM Logs. 21. Achieving ratings/targets that are set by the company. 22. Perform inventories of linen, amenities etc. once a month or as often as needed. 23. Conduct /oversee on-the-job trainings with new hire subordinates or employees on cross training. 24. Responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment. 25. Creates and submits requisitions, views requisition estimates for product replacements, supplies, purchases, etc. and forwards to the Executive Housekeeper for final approval. 26. Conducts constant workstations/locker inspection to ensure items are correctly stored to minimize deterioration and waste. 27. Provides first line supervision to ensure speed and accuracy of services in accordance with The Royal Way.

General house cleaning (kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas) Dusting, hoovering, mopping, and sanitising surfaces Following cleaning checklists and client instructions Ensuring high standards are maintained on every job Working independently or as part of a small team

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