Laundry & Kitchen Foreman
A Laundry & Kitchen Foreman is responsible for managing assigned maintenance tasks and ensuring correct procedures and safety precautions are followed to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while maintaining company standards.
What will I be doing?
As a Laundry & Kitchen Foreman, you are responsible for managing assigned maintenance tasks and ensuring correct procedures and safety precautions are followed to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A General Foreman will also be required to perform inspections to ensure work meets standards. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Supervise all day-to-day general maintenance work within the hotel rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas
- Coordinate electrical and plumbing schedules including water testing
- Review and maintain daily check lists and operation work sheets
- Ensure correct procedures and safety precautions are followed
- Manage projects as assigned
- Ensure employees are assigned to the appropriate jobs and have the appropriate equipment to manage the job
- Maintain the quality of work and check for inconsistencies
- Ensure inspection of work meets or exceeds company standards
- Ensure good relationships with internal and external customers
- Manage on-site contractors and any outside maintenance done by contractors
- Ensure the Engineering Team works well together on any projects or schedules
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities assigned
What are we looking for?
A Laundry & Kitchen Foreman serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Previous maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or a similar varied work environment such as ships, hospitals or retail businesses
- Knowledge and experience of the role
- A certificate in a specialized field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Carpentry, or Plumbing, required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient with computers and relevant computer programs, including Microsoft programs
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
- Excellent grooming standards
- Qualification in relevant field
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Degree in construction management or equivalent
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on their own
- Previous supervisory experience
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
