Director of Housekeeping & Laundry Operations

Sunrise Senior Living; 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

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.