Executive Housekeeper

Stonebridge; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping department across all hotel areas, ensuring outstanding cleanliness and guest satisfaction while maintaining operational efficiency. You will manage staffing, scheduling, training, and inventory, collaborate with the General Manager, control costs, and implement department programs.

A 5+ year supervisory background and a hospitality degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in housekeeping, preferably in a hotel.
• Experience managing housekeeping operations, including staff supervision, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop schedules within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of housekeeping and laundry departments.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Plan and organize cleaning schedules for rooms and public areas.
• Develop staff schedules within labor budgets.
• Conduct inspections to ensure cleanliness standards.
• Monitor supplies, inventory, and place orders.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and upkeep.
• Monitor guest service scores and address issues.
• Oversee department budget and cost control.
• Coordinate room status with front desk.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Implement deep cleaning and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Inventory management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Housekeeping software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Housekeeping management software

Job description

City, State:

Boston, Massachusetts

Salary range is between $80K - $90K

Title:

Executive Housekeeper

Location:

City, State

FLSA:

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Status:

Full-Time

Reports to:

General Manager

Supervises:

Housekeeping Department

Pay Range:

Enter hourly rate range or salary range depending on position

Job Summary:

The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for managing all aspects of the housekeeping department, ensuring high levels of cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency throughout the hotel. This role oversees staffing, scheduling, training, and inventory management, while also collaborating with the General Manager to maintain service standards, control costs, and implement departmental programs.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Manage daily operations of the housekeeping and laundry departments.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate housekeeping staff.
• Plan and organize cleaning schedules for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Develop staff schedules within budgeted labor guidelines to maximize productivity.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Monitor and manage housekeeping supplies and inventory, placing orders as needed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department for timely repairs and upkeep.
• Monitor guest service scores and address cleanliness or service issues promptly.
• Oversee departmental budget planning and control costs.
• Coordinate with the front desk on room status updates and clean room availability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement deep cleaning and preventive maintenance programs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role within housekeeping, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Proven experience managing housekeeping operations, including staff supervision, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and housekeeping management software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness standards.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and control costs effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to handle guest complaints professionally.
• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Work Environment:

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and stooping for extended periods. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. regularly, with frequent handling of housekeeping carts, cleaning supplies, and equipment.
• Full-time position with a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-10-14.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.