Assistant Executive Housekeeper

MECCA Hospitality Recruitment; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MECCA Hospitality Recruitment is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring luxury standards, safety compliance, and exceptional guest service. You will lead the housekeeping team, manage labor budgets, and coordinate with Front Office and other departments.

The role requires 3+ years in housekeeping with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, plus a track record of developing a team of 10+ associates in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive housekeeping experience with 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience leading a team of 10+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the housekeeping team (Supervisors, Housekeepers, Housemen, Attendants).
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance coaching.
• Create schedules based on occupancy while controlling labor costs.
• Monitor payroll, attendance, overtime, and department labor budgets.
• Manage supplies, linens, amenities, equipment, and purchasing.
• Oversee inventory storage and chemical handling.
• Conduct quality inspections of guest rooms and public areas.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, OSHA compliance.
• Address guest requests and coordinate with Front Office and other departments.
• Lead department meetings and foster accountability and hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

None specified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The Housekeeping Manager oversees all daily housekeeping operations, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, presentation, guest service, and team performance. This role is responsible for leading the housekeeping team, managing labor and departmental budgets, maintaining inventory, and ensuring luxury service and safety standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the housekeeping team, including Supervisors, Housekeepers, Housemen, and House Attendants.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and daily coaching.
• Create schedules and assignments based on occupancy and business needs while managing labor costs.
• Monitor payroll, attendance, overtime, and departmental labor budgets.
• Manage housekeeping supplies, linens, amenities, equipment, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain inventory levels and oversee proper storage and handling of cleaning products and chemicals.
• Conduct regular quality inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, health, and OSHA standards.
• Address guest requests and work closely with Front Office, Facilities, Food & Beverage, and other departments.
• Lead regular department meetings and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive housekeeping experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team of 10+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of luxury housekeeping standards, cleaning procedures, and quality inspections.
• Experience managing labor, budgets, inventory, and purchasing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Professional appearance and presentation.
• Luxury hotel experience preferred, particularly with Forbes or AAA Five-Diamond properties.