Housekeeping Manager

The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Viceroy Hotels in Sun Valley, Idaho, seeks a Housekeeping Manager to lead the pre-opening team and establish luxury cleanliness standards across guestrooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.

Reporting to the Rooms Division Manager, you will recruit, train, and supervise staff, develop SOPs, schedule and control labor, and ensure guest satisfaction through impeccable operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive hotel experience; or a 4-year college degree; or a 2-year college degree and 1+ years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly and service-oriented manner.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly and service-oriented manner.
• Attend hotel-required meetings and trainings; participate in MOD coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel standards and grooming policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Housekeeping department, including guestrooms, public areas, laundry operations, and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure guestrooms, public areas, and operational spaces meet cleanliness, presentation, and service standards.
• Recruit, train, onboard, schedule, and develop Housekeeping staff; manage performance.
• Lead SOP implementation and luxury service standards for the resort.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Monitor and manage labor, payroll, and inventory to align with budget and forecast.
• Establish inspection programs, quality assurance procedures, and accountability standards across Housekeeping operations.
• Support pre-opening operational setup and readiness initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year college degree + related experience

Four-year college degree

Tools

Windows

Spreadsheets

Word Processing

Job description

Viceroy Hotels

ViceroyHotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination.Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C.,St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.

Location

The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all with sweeping views of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. Guests and owners will enjoy an elevated level of personalized service and an extensive amenity suite, including a 5,700-square-foot full-service spa, a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal pool, cold plunge, sauna, and steam rooms. A state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar will provide unobstructed access to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first designated preserve of its kind in the U.S. and one of only 12 globally.

Overview

Located at the southeast corner of Main Street and River Street East—the gateway to downtown Ketchum, Idaho—and just minutes from Bald Mountain’s River Run base, this exceptional property will debut as Sun Valley’s first luxury hotel and for-sale residence offering. As part of the Viceroy team, you’ll help bring our signature experiential hospitality to one of North America’s most iconic, year-round mountain destinations

The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Housekeeping department in an attentive, friendly, efficient, and service-oriented manner while ensuring exceptional cleanliness, organization, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency throughout the resort. Reporting directly to the Rooms Division Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining Viceroy standards across guestrooms, public areas, laundry operations, and back-of-house spaces while supporting departmental labor management, productivity, training, and operational performance.

As part of the opening leadership team, the Housekeeping Manager will play a critical role in establishing departmental standards, operational procedures, training programs, and service culture for the resort. This role will assist in building, training, and developing the Housekeeping team while helping implement luxury-level SOPs, cleanliness standards, and operational processes aligned with the Viceroy brand experience.

The Housekeeping Manager is expected to lead by example through active floor presence, attention to detail, operational discipline, team development, and a strong focus on service consistency, cleanliness standards, scheduling, forecasting, and financial accountability.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Oversee the daily operation of the Housekeeping department, including guestrooms, public areas, laundry operations, and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure guestrooms, public areas, and operational spaces are maintained in accordance with Viceroy cleanliness, presentation, and service standards.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest concerns, service recovery situations, operational issues, and special requests while following up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Supervise, coach, counsel, and develop Housekeeping team members while fostering a positive and service-focused culture.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management of Housekeeping employees.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop the Housekeeping team in alignment with Viceroy luxury hospitality standards and service expectations.
• Ensure all team members are properly trained on SOPs, safety procedures, service standards, operational procedures, and cleanliness expectations.
• Assist in developing and implementing Housekeeping SOPs, operational procedures, training materials, and luxury service standards for the resort.
• Lead departmental training initiatives focused on luxury cleanliness standards, guest experience, presentation, and operational consistency.
• Participate in mock service exercises, operational walkthroughs, opening activations, and pre-opening leadership initiatives.
• Support pre-opening operational setup, department organization, inventory planning, supply ordering, and readiness initiatives.
• Conduct regular inspections of guestrooms, public areas, and operational spaces to ensure quality assurance and consistency standards are maintained.
• Establish and maintain inspection programs, quality assurance procedures, and accountability standards across all Housekeeping operations.
• Assist in inspecting VIP arrivals, special request rooms, and priority guestrooms prior to guest arrival.
• Prepare and manage employee schedules in alignment with occupancy forecasts, business demands, payroll budgets, productivity targets, and operational standards.
• Monitor and manage departmental labor, productivity, payroll, operational expenses, and inventory levels to ensure alignment with budget and forecast expectations.
• Assist with forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, supply pars, and operational planning initiatives.
• Ensure proper organization, storage, issuance, and control of housekeeping supplies, linens, uniforms, and operational equipment.
• Maintain and monitor preventative cleaning programs, deep cleaning schedules, and special project work throughout the property.
• Coordinate closely with Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, and other resort departments to ensure seamless guest experiences and operational efficiency.
• Monitor room status discrepancies, out-of-order rooms, special requests, VIP arrivals, and guest preferences daily.
• Ensure proper handling of Lost & Found procedures, key control systems, radios, and operational communication logs.
• Monitor work orders and coordinate with Engineering to ensure maintenance concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, chemical handling procedures, sanitation requirements, and operational policies.
• Participate in MOD coverage and support operational leadership responsibilities throughout the resort as needed.
• Utilize proper communication and teamwork to support operational efficiency throughout the resort.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental lineups.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and grooming standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction through professionalism, responsiveness, cleanliness standards, and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree; or a 2-year college degree and 1 or more years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/15/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.