Director of Housekeeping

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Job Description

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service  

• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service.  

• Creating an environment wherein continuous improvements are made in the areas of GOP, EES, VOG, and LQA  

• Effectively and accurately managing payroll and departmental expenses of Housekeeping department, within budgeted and forecasted guidelines.  

• Developing and executing, in conjunction with the Executive Committee, any capital projects related to guest rooms and public areas.  

• Actively engage with local laundry partners and consistently source new business opportunities   

• Overseeing all recruitment processes, and developing departmental succession plans  

• Effectively manage all colleagues relationships within the department  

• Maintaining an environment that promotes the health, wellness and safety of both colleagues and guests    

• Maintaining an active Preventative Maintenance program in conjunction with the Director, Engineering  

• Ensuring high colleague engagement through recognition and removal of identified barriers  

• Overseeing the Housekeeping Management to maximize leadership synergy  

• Liaising with all Hotel departments as required  

• Actively participating as a member of hotel committees as required  

• Ensuring existing environmental initiatives are adhered to, and new and innovative environmental opportunities are implemented  

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

• Previous Senior Housekeeping Leadership experience, 2-3 years within a similar establishment is required  

• Proven leadership, developer and delegation skills with an ability to lead medium-size team of 30-45 colleagues to achieve the departmental goals  

• Strong organizational and administration skills                   

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal           

• Ability to work in a fast paced, diverse environment             

• University degree or Hotel Management Diploma preferred                                                           

• Excellent computer skills                         

• Knowledge of the Property Manager System / Opera        

• Excellent problem solver and decision maker  

Physical and operational demands: 

• Mobility: Moving between guestrooms, public areas, and service zones to inspect cleanliness and address issues

• Hands‑on oversight: Occasionally assisting with cleaning tasks or demonstrating procedures to staff

• Standing and walking for extended periods during inspections, meetings, and guest interactions

• Lifting and carrying light to moderate items up to 60 pounds (e.g., cleaning supplies, linens) when necessary

• Working irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and early mornings, which can affect physical stamina 

Additional Information

experience is an asset
Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus