Assistant Director of Housekeeping

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Luxury Oceanfront Resort in Miami Beach is seeking an Assistant Director of Housekeeping to lead a team of ~40 staff across rooms, public areas, and laundry, reporting to the Director of Housekeeping. This hands-on, floor-based role drives Forbes Five-Star service standards and daily operations on property.

Ideal candidates have prior luxury-hotel leadership experience, a strong lead-by-example approach, and bilingual Spanish/English skills to support a diverse guest and staff mix.

Qualifications

• Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel or resort experience required.
• Prior experience as an Assistant Director of Housekeeping or a strong #2 / Housekeeping Manager at a luxury property.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, and manage performance for Room Attendants and House Attendants, including coaching and disciplinary action as needed.
• Quality inspection — inspect completed rooms against brand standards; coach staff directly when standards are missed.
• Daily operations — schedule daily work, track room/floor status, coordinate and follow up on work orders, and release checkout rooms for sale.
• Floor oversight — monitor House Attendant performance, guest floor supply levels, and cleanliness of corridors, stairwells, elevators, and linen closets.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Assistant Director of Housekeeping |Luxury Oceanfront Resort | Miami Beach, Florida

Compensation

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 / year
• Competitive full benefits package (details shared during the interview process)

Role Overview

Serves as the #2 in Housekeeping at a Forbes Five-Star luxury resort, reporting to the Director of Housekeeping. Ensures guest accommodations and all front- and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest standard at all times. Oversees a team of approximately 40 across Room Attendants, House Attendants, public area attendants, and laundry, with 2 Assistant Managers of Housekeeping and 1 Assistant Office Manager reporting in. This is a hands-on, floor-based leadership role.

Key Deliverables

• Team leadership — hire, train, schedule, and manage performance for Room Attendants and House Attendants, including coaching and disciplinary action as needed
• Quality inspection — inspect completed rooms against brand standards; coach staff directly when standards are missed
• Daily operations — schedule daily work, track room/floor status, coordinate and follow up on work orders, and release checkout rooms for sale
• Floor oversight — monitor House Attendant performance, guest floor supply levels, and cleanliness of corridors, stairwells, elevators, and linen closets

Required Qualifications

• Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel or resort experience required
• Prior experience as an Assistant Director of Housekeeping, or a strong #2 / Housekeeping Manager, at a luxury property
• Strong leadership skills managing a diverse team, with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
• Experience overseeing in-house laundry operations a plus (not required)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - no visa sponsorship available
• Local candidates preferred; open to relocation for the right candidate

Full property and role details shared during the interview process.