Executive Housekeeper

Hotel Equities; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Same-Day Pay Available

Job summary

Hotel Equities seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team and ensure top-tier cleanliness, safety, and presentation across the hotel. You will oversee daily operations, labor productivity, and budget adherence while coaching a high-performing team to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in hotel housekeeping.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and coach a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping and laundry teams; schedule, supervise, and motivate.
• Ensure cleanliness standards for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house.
• Conduct daily inspections and QA audits to maintain presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Quality focus

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management systems

Job description

Pay Range

Starting from CAD $65,000.00/Yr.

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, isseekingan experienced and service-driven Executive Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team.

If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for cleanliness, team development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we invite you to join our award-winning culture. As Executive Housekeeper, you will oversee all housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas consistently meet Hotel Equities and brand standards for cleanliness, safety, and presentation.

Job Purpose

The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the daily operations of the Housekeeping Department. This leader ensures exceptional cleanliness throughout the hotel while maintaining labor productivity, inventory controls, and departmental budgets. The Executive Housekeeper develops and coaches a high-performing team that delivers outstanding service and creates memorable guest experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead, supervise, schedule, and motivate the housekeeping and laundry teams.
• Ensure guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, and back-of-house areas consistently meet Hotel Equities and brand cleanliness standards.
• Conduct daily room inspections and quality assurance audits tomaintainexceptional presentation.
• Develop staffing schedules that maximize productivity while meeting business demands.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate housekeeping associates.
• Foster a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, safety, and guest satisfaction.
• Manage department labor costs, operating expenses, and inventory within budget guidelines.
• Order andmaintainhousekeeping supplies, linens, amenities, and cleaning equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance needs with the Engineering Department and promptly report maintenance deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, hotel safety policies, chemical handling procedures, and brand standards.
• Respond professionally and promptly to guest requests, concerns, and service recovery opportunities.
• Monitor lost and found procedures and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintainaccuratedepartmental records, reports, inventories, and payroll documentation.
• Support hotel initiatives, inspections, and brand quality assurance programs.
• Perform otherduties asassigned by hotel leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previoushousekeeping leadership experience in a hotel environmentrequired.
• Executive Housekeeper or Assistant ExecutiveHousekeeperpreferred.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Wyndham,orother major hotel brands preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong communicationand problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and hotel property management systems is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and occasionally use ladders.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Inspect guest rooms and public spaces throughout the property.
• Safelyoperatehousekeeping equipment and cleaning machinery.
• Work with approved commercial cleaning chemicals while following safety protocols.
• Occasionallyassisthousekeeping staff with room cleaning as business demands require.

Equipment Used

• Commercial vacuums
• Carpet and floor care equipment
• Housekeepingcarts
• Commercial washers and dryers
• Linen management equipment
• Cleaning chemicals and sanitation products
• Computers, tablets, and property management software

What We're Looking For

• A leader who inspires, develops, and supports their team.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to build positive relationships across departments.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Amazing BenefitsAtAGlance

• Team-Driven and Values-Based Culture
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Same-Day Pay Available
• Career Growth Opportunities & Leadership Development Programs
• Reduced Hotel Rates Throughout Our Portfolio
• Employee Assistance Program
• RSP with Company match after six months
• Employee Discounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Referral Bonus Program
• Third-Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Shopping & More)

Why Hotel Equities?

At Hotel Equities, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to developing talent, recognizing achievement, and creating opportunities for career advancement across our growing portfolio of hotels.

Hotel Equities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every associate is respected and valued.