Director of Housekeeping

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistant Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and h

myFlexPay to get paid within hours of

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Director of Housekeeping to lead daily operations across residential and common areas, ensuring top-notch cleanliness, safety, and resident comfort.

This role directs scheduling, quality standards, budget control, and team development, with focus on OSHA compliance and infection control; opportunity to impact service excellence and resident wellbeing.

Join a team committed to meaningful work and a positive living environment for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years housekeeping/laundry experience (senior living or hospitality preferred)
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping and laundry operations
• Develop schedules, assignments, and quality standards
• Ensure resident suites and common areas meet Sunrise service standards
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, infection control, and safety regulations
• Manage inventory, chemicals, equipment, and vendor partnerships
• Oversee laundry collection, processing, and linen quality control
• Lead fire and safety drills and risk management initiatives
• Manage department budget, labor, and expense controls
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop housekeeping team members
• Monitor timekeeping, performance reviews, and engagement initiatives
• You serve as both operational leader and quality champion-ensuring excellence in cleanliness, safety, and service.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Infection control

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Staff development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Director of Housekeeping - Create Clean and Comfortable Environments for Residents

Director Housekeeping | Environmental Services | Hospitality Operations

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily housekeeping and laundry operations
• Develop schedules, assignments, and quality standards
• Ensure resident suites and common areas meet Sunrise service standards
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, infection control, and safety regulations
• Manage inventory, chemicals, equipment, and vendor partnerships
• Oversee laundry collection, processing, and linen quality control
• Lead fire and safety drills and risk management initiatives
• Manage department budget, labor, and expense controls
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop housekeeping team members
• Monitor timekeeping, performance reviews, and engagement initiatives

You serve as both operational leader and quality champion-ensuring excellence in cleanliness, safety, and service.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years housekeeping/laundry experience (senior living or hospitality preferred)
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Pay Range:

66,300.00 - 82,875.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.