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Director of Housekeeping

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  • 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

  • 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

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

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