Director of Housekeeping

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Department Head bonus

Free meal per shift

Room discounts

Marcus discounts

Free parking

Theatre coupons

Career growth

Early wage access

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

401k match

Job summary

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is seeking a Director of Housekeeping to oversee all housekeeping operations across the resort, ensuring outstanding cleanliness, guest comfort, and service standards. You will recruit, coach, and lead a team, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Required are a hospitality-focused degree, 4+ years in director/assistant housekeeping at a similar property, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in hospitality or related field preferred.
• Four+ years in director or assistant housekeeping at a property of similar size.
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and interpret business records, statistics and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing for Housekeeping to ensure coverage and excellence.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and development for housekeeping staff.
• Oversee performance management, evaluations, and career development.
• Develop and manage budgets, labor, linen inventories, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure highest standards of cleanliness and presentation in guestrooms and public areas.
• Drive guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional housekeeping services.
• Coordinate with Front Office and Rooms Division for smooth operations.
• Lead departmental meetings and communicate KPIs and priorities.
• Analyze payroll, purchasing, productivity, and quality metrics with action plans.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to achieve property objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff recruitment

Budgeting

Guest service

Communication

Spanish helpful

Education

Hospitality degree preferred

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about hospitality and eager to make a lasting impact with one of the most recognized names in the industry? The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is seeking a Director of Housekeeping. In this role, you'll manage and coordinate all facets of Housekeeping throughout the resort by ensuring high levels of guest service and satisfaction with cleanliness and comfort of guest facilities. If you’re passionate about upholding exceptional standards, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make an impact, we want you on our team!

At Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, we don’t just offer a place to stay — we create unforgettable experiences. Nestled in the heart of downtown Madison, our upscale hotel is renowned for its outstanding service and warm hospitality. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to our people. Here, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a supportive community where associates are empowered to grow, succeed, and make a lasting impact. From collaborating with passionate hospitality professionals to learning from experienced leaders, every day brings opportunities to excel. Come be a part of something truly special at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace — where your passion and dedication will shine.

What will you be doing?

• Lead all recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing initiatives within the Housekeeping Department to ensure appropriate coverage and operational excellence.
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, training, and development for housekeeping associates and managers, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee associate performance management, including evaluations, recognition, corrective action, and career development planning.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, labor costs, linen inventories, equipment, and operating supplies to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance are consistently maintained throughout guestrooms and public areas.
• Drive guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional housekeeping services and proactively addressing service opportunities and guest concerns.
• Maintain accurate room status reporting and collaborate closely with Front Office and Rooms Division leadership to support efficient hotel operations.
• Lead departmental meetings and communicate key performance metrics, service standards, safety initiatives, and operational priorities with housekeeping leadership and associates.
• Analyze departmental performance, including payroll, purchasing, productivity, and quality metrics, implementing action plans to improve results and meet budget goals.
• Partner with cross-functional hotel leaders to support operational excellence, enhance the guest experience, and achieve overall property objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the role?

• Degree in hospitality or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in resort housekeeping with four or more years as a Director or Assistant Housekeeper in a property of similar size.
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Ability to read and interpret business records, statistical reports and financial information.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven.
• Possesses strong organizational /time management skills.
• Able to develop camaraderie with team members.
• Act ethically and honestly in all business practices and builds professional relationships by promoting mutual trust.
• Ability to hold yourself, employees, and organizations accountable for their actions.
• Ability to maintain composure and remain pleasant under high pressure situations.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

What’s in it for you?

• Eligible for Department Head bonus
• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton branded properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

Salary Estimate: $65,000 - $75,000/year

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 18 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is an equal opportunity employer.