Saturdays I’m scheduling 8 housekeepers to clear 48 checkouts between 11 am and 3 pm, and we’re still missing the mark by about 20 minutes. I batch by floor, use one floating runner, and assign in 20‑minute blocks with When I Work plus a color‑coded sheet — what’s your best lever for tightening the final hour without adding headcount?
Have you considered adjusting the check-out times slightly? Even shifting them to end at 2:45 could give your team that crucial extra time. I’ve seen it help reduce the rush for housekeepers, especially with 48 rooms to turn over.
I’ve found that prepping a checklist for each housekeeper to follow can speed things up significantly, especially for those last few rooms… It keeps everyone on track and minimizes confusion. Have you tried something similar?
It might help to remind your housekeepers to focus on the essentials first — like when you’re packing for a trip and leave the optional shoes behind! Have you tried daily briefings to boost morale and streamline tasks? @davis_ken45, what do you think?