Founding Housekeeping Leader - Wellness Spa

Yora Nordic Spa; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness privileges

Discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa in Portland, OR is building a founding housekeeping leadership team to open in November 2026. The Housekeeping Manager will recruit, train and lead the team, establishing standards and onboarding processes for the opening and setting the tone for calm, restorative spaces that align with Yora's Simple, Inclusive, Natural and Social values.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong sanitation knowledge and the ability to balance efficiency with top‑tier cleanliness, in a

Qualifications

• Three to five years of leadership experience in housekeeping, wellness, hospitality or a comparable guest‑service environment.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing high‑performing housekeeping teams.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, cleaning systems, chemicals, equipment and facility presentation.
• Experience with scheduling, labour management, purchasing, inventory control and budgeting.
• Strong communication, organization, operational planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Financial awareness and the ability to balance efficiency with consistently high cleanliness standards.
• A visible, approachable and hands‑on leadership style.
• A genuine interest in wellness and creating environments where guests feel comfortable, cared for and able to reconnect.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, coach and develop an engaged Housekeeping team.
• Build a culture of care, pride, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Prepare the Housekeeping team for opening through clear standards, training and hands‑on leadership.
• Lead daily housekeeping operations across guest‑facing, employee and back‑of‑house areas of the spa.
• Ensure spaces are consistently clean, organized, welcoming and presented to Yora standards.
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning and deep‑cleaning programs.
• Manage scheduling, labour, linen, chemicals, cleaning equipment, supplies and inventory.
• Respond promptly and professionally to cleanliness concerns and guest‑recovery opportunities.
• Partner with Maintenance and other departments to protect the appearance, condition and longevity of the facility.
• Support sanitation, safety and regulatory compliance through effective standards, documentation and follow‑through.
• Manage purchasing, vendor relationships, departmental labour and operating expenses responsibly.
• Use guest feedback, quality inspections and operational information to improve performance and efficiency.
• Set clear expectations, recognize strong performance and model Yora's values of Simple, Inclusive, Natural and Social.

Skills

Leadership

Housekeeping management

Wellness hospitality

Scheduling

Budgeting

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Yora Nordic Spa in Portland, OR is building a founding housekeeping leadership team to open in November 2026. The Housekeeping Manager will recruit, train and lead the team, establishing standards and onboarding processes for the opening and setting the tone for calm, restorative spaces that align with Yora's Simple, Inclusive, Natural and Social values.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong sanitation knowledge and the ability to balance efficiency with top‑tier cleanliness, in a