Director of Housekeeping - Luxury Hotel Leader, Growth

Recess Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Birthday Leave

Complimentary meals

Stay Benefit

Staff Discounts

Fitness Classes

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Director of Housekeeping to lead our housekeeping operation and maintain exceptional standards across guest rooms and public spaces. This onsite role requires luxury hotel experience, strong operational leadership, and a visible, team‑focused management style.

This role will develop and coach the team, ensure service and cleanliness excellence, and drive a culture of accountability and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive housekeeping leadership experience in an upscale, luxury, resort, or full‑service hotel.
• Previous experience as a Director of Housekeeping, Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, or similar leader.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop managers and supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of inspections, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental budgeting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping operations for guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and uniforms.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop housekeeping managers, supervisors, and team members.
• Maintain cleaning standards, inspection processes, productivity expectations, and operating procedures.
• Oversee room readiness, quality assurance, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental expenses.
• Partner with Front Office, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional guest experience.
• Foster a culture of accountability, recognition, teamwork, and continuous improvement through visible, hands‑on leadership.
• Resolve guest concerns and operational challenges with urgency, professionalism, and a service‑focused approach.

Skills

Housekeeping Leadership

Team Development

Operations Management

Scheduling & Budgeting

Guest Service

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Director of Housekeeping to lead our housekeeping operation and maintain exceptional standards across guest rooms and public spaces. This onsite role requires luxury hotel experience, strong operational leadership, and a visible, team‑focused management style.

This role will develop and coach the team, ensure service and cleanliness excellence, and drive a culture of accountability and guest satisfaction.