Assistant Housekeeping Manager — Lead a Dynamic Hotel Team

Witham Family Hotels; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

End of Season Bonus

Heating savings program

Core Values Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Referral Bonus

Discounts on hotel stays

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Relief Fund

Annual Flu Shot Clinic

Gala

Charitable Fund donation

Job summary

Witham Family Hotels' Hampton Inn Ellsworth is seeking an experienced Assistant Housekeeping Manager to join our on-site team. You will partner with the Housekeeping Manager to lead daily operations and uphold our high cleanliness standards for guest rooms and public areas.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes training, coaching, scheduling, and ensuring a positive work environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences at a Best Places to Work in Maine.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel housekeeping experience required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Housekeeping Manager with daily operations of the housekeeping department.
• Help lead, train, coach, and support housekeeping team members.
• Assist with creating schedules and adjusting staffing based on hotel occupancy and business needs.
• Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure cleanliness and presentation meet hotel standards.
• Follow up on room deficiencies and work with the housekeeping team to address issues promptly.
• Help coordinate daily assignments and ensure rooms are cleaned and ready for arriving guests.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies, linens, and equipment and communicate inventory needs to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Assist with maintaining proper cleaning procedures, safety standards, and sanitation practices.
• Respond to guest requests and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicate with the Front Desk and other departments regarding room status, maintenance needs, and guest requests.
• Assist with training new team members and reinforcing hotel and departmental standards.
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Step in and assist with housekeeping duties as needed to support the team.
• Assist the Housekeeping Manager with administrative tasks, reports, and other departmental needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Training

Organization

Guest service

Job description

Witham Family Hotels' Hampton Inn Ellsworth is seeking an experienced Assistant Housekeeping Manager to join our on-site team. You will partner with the Housekeeping Manager to lead daily operations and uphold our high cleanliness standards for guest rooms and public areas.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes training, coaching, scheduling, and ensuring a positive work environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences at a Best Places to Work in Maine.