The posting
Overview
Delaware North Gaming is hiring an Executive Housekeeper to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for leading all areas of the hotel housekeeping and laundry department, including assigning work, training new hires, providing continuous development for existing associates, inspecting work quality, and managing supply requisitions. Ensures departmental expenses re-main aligned with budgets and forecasts while maintaining AAA Four Diamond or higher house-keeping standards, applicable green certification requirements, and effective oversight of vendor performance.
Additional Details
At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
- Paid vacation days and holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
- Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
Unit Description
Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook. Our new hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the housekeeping department, including supervisors and associates, by delegating assignments, maintaining schedules and payroll, and ensuring effective daily operations.
- Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of the entire hotel by routinely inspecting guest rooms and public areas and ensuring established company and quality standards are met.
- Lead readiness for AAA Four Diamond or higher standards by conducting documented quality audits, coaching associates, monitoring results, and implementing corrective action plans.
- Oversee housekeeping supplies, linen, laundry operations, equipment, and vendor performance, maintaining appropriate par levels, quality standards, timely service, and budget expectations.
- Partner with Front Desk and Maintenance to maintain accurate room status and availability and coordinate preventive maintenance for guest rooms and public areas.
- Develop, implement, and sustain housekeeping procedures and performance standards, monitoring costs, inventories, quality results, and operational metrics to improve efficiency, sustainability, and the guest experience.
- Maintain professional guest and associate relationships by communicating effectively, demonstrating a positive and adaptable approach, and resolving guest concerns and complaints in a timely manner while supporting applicable green certification standards.
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 3 years previous Housekeeping department leadership experience, to include successful management of a large staff and focus on exceptional guest service.
- At least 1 year experience leading housekeeping operations in a luxury hotel environment is preferred.
- Experience overseeing hotel or commercial laundry operations is required.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent amount of experience.
- Arkansas Gaming Commission License required.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing of stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and carrying; use of hands to operate cleaning equipment and complete scrubbing/washing duties
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Visual acuity is sufficient to inspect the cleanliness of rooms and surfaces



