IEHA Hawaii Chapter - Employment Opportunities

The Hawaii Chapter of the
International Executive Housekeepers Association

Employment Opportunities

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**Updated 11/23/09**
Housekeeping Manager at Koa Kea Hotel & Resort at Poipu Beach

The Housekeeping Manager supervises work activities of the entire housekeeping department to ensure a clean, quality and luxurious hotel. Maintain all housekeeping standard operating procedures and is responsible for maintaining property cleanliness standards. He/She also oversees the assignment of duties to ensure equality and fairness, inspection of rooms to ensure that cleanliness standards are met, and investigation of complaints regarding unsatisfactory housekeeping services to ensure guest satisfaction. Purchase departmental supplies and equipment as needed and take periodic inventories. Screen applicants, train new associates, evaluate, coach & counsel and discipline associates.

For more information, download the full job description.

Contact: Danny Aki, director of human resources, (808) 828-8888, danny.aki@koakea.com

**Updated 11/2/09**
Executive Housekeeper at Luxury Resort

We are continuing our search for a Most-Exceptional, Experienced Executive Housekeeper, and would greatly appreciate your assistance and consideration. The details of this truly excellent opportunity are as follows:

Title: Executive Housekeeper

Location: Hawaii

Property Description: Prestigious, Four-Star Luxury Resort consisting of 350 Rooms and Suites, offering a wide array of amenities including Golf, Tennis, Extensive Water Sports and Full-Service Top Rated Spa.

Organization: Prestigious, International, Collection of Luxury Four-Five Star Hotels and Resorts.

Requires: Minimum of two years as Executive Housekeeper or Director of Housekeeping of comparable Luxury Class 4 or 5 Star Hotel or Resort. Successful candidate should possess a stable work history with progressive responsibility. Strong communicative and organizational skills are a must. Ability to maintain the highest of standards is essential.

Compensation: Annual compensation range of $80-85k, plus bonus and competitive benefits program.

Special Note: This is truly an Exceptional Opportunity, to be part of one of our industry's most dynamic and growing organizations. Enjoy this beautiful environment while progressing your career in a positive professional culture with exceptional standards.

Contact: All resumes and inquiries will be held in the strictest of confidence. We are grateful for your personal interest or assistance in helping us to identify a qualified candidate for this excellent opportunity. Thank you for your assistance.

Very sincerely,
Sewell B. Pappas
Managing Director
Alpha Resource Group
Alpha10@gte.net
Office: (972) 527-1616
Fax: (972) 527-4244

**Updated 9/24/09**
Housekeeper for Private Residence (metro Detroit area)

Brief description of the home and qualifications of ideal candidate:

The house is 25,000 sq.ft with both a indoor pool and gymnasium, seven bedrooms, approximately 15 bath and lavs as well as offices, theater, living and dining rooms and large kitchen.

The house sits on approximately 10 acres. Between the current seven employees, independent contractors, family and friends and guests the house sees a lot of traffic requiring constant up-keep.

Qualified candidate should have above average intellect and the ability to think on their feet including thoughtfulness and reflectfulness. Will not be expected to make complex decisions, though should above average problem solving ability.

This person should also have good energy mentally and physically with a high activity level and physically be able to keep up the pace.

Their personality should be one of friendliness, agreeableness, sociability, emotional stability and cheerfulness.

Normal housekeeping duties should be expected with deep cleaning on a less frequent bases.

This person should also have good organizational skills and be a self starter and not one who needs to be told what to do.

The person should be open to training and direction during their probationary period and able to work without supervision after their training period has expired.

This person should not only want but also need this job. A person with the above mentioned skill set looking for a position with good wages, great medical & dental benefits for themselves and family members, 401K plan, paid vacation and a nice working environment with "good" people.

Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:00PM with a half hour paid lunch, 40 hours a week. Discretionary raises and year end bonus. Salary range upper $30s-$40k

This person should be looking for long term employment rather than something to get them by for now.

On a personal note, the house is a really nice place to work and anyone who works there knows how fortunate they are to be there. Will report to the House Manager on a daily basis.

Contact: Elizabeth Burchill, Senior Recruiter, The KPM Group, (734) 542-0202, eburchill@thekpmgroup.com

**Updated 9/18/09**
Maintenance Person
Hawaiian Monarch Hotel

Hawaiian Monarch Hotel is seeking a part-time or full-time maintenance person with basic knowledge of general plumbing, refrigerator, air conditioning, electrical systems, bathroom fixtures, tiling and painting. Compensation depends on experience and is negotiable.

Contact: Veronica Mayer, (808) 440-8419, veronica.mayer@hawaiianmonarchhotels.com