Housekeeping Manager

The Standard Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,500 - 78,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Prenatal leave

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Employee meals

Commuter discounts

Staff events

Job summary

The Standard Hotel in New York is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead the department, plan operations, and develop staff to meet federal, state, and local standards.

You will manage cleaning schedules, budgets, and training, ensuring safety and quality across all areas while coordinating with management and guests for optimal service.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily housekeeping activities including room assignment and inspections.
• Train and supervise housekeeping staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards including OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping activities: room assignment, cleaning, inspections, and maintenance reporting.
• Organize and direct staff to uphold guest satisfaction.
• Supervise, schedule, and train new housekeeping personnel.
• Maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies and equipment at minimum levels.

Skills

Team management

Coaching

Budgeting

OSHA compliance

Staff training

Communication

Job description

Location: The Standard, High Line

Reporting to: Director of Housekeeping

Job Purpose: The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and developing the overall operation of the housekeeping department under federal, state, and local standards and guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of housekeeping employees through coaching and development.
• Anticipate customer needs, adapt goals, and multitask as required.
• Work with rooms management systems and maintain operational competence in housekeeping processes.
• Maintain a budget and control labor costs and expenses.
• Use independent judgment for decision‑making and interact effectively with all levels of management, guests, associates, and clientele.
• Accomplish goals with strong responsibility and self‑motivation.
• Maintain knowledge of general office PC applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Demonstrate organizational, coordinating and communication skills.
• Execute cleaning schedules, inspections, and special projects for housekeeping staff.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and arrange repairs or replacements.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including disinfecting devices before and after shifts.
• Prepare reports and keep project spreadsheets updated and accurate.
• Assist the Director of Housekeeping with additional tasks as needed.

Specific Requirements

• Oversee daily housekeeping activities: room assignment, cleaning, inspections, and maintenance reporting.
• Organize and direct staff to uphold guest satisfaction.
• Supervise, schedule, and train new housekeeping personnel.
• Maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies and equipment at minimum levels.
• Uphold cleanliness, safety, and conduct standards, including OSHA compliance.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Lead special projects with housekeeping staff.

Physical Requirements

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 lb. without assistance.
• Perform tasks requiring grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and visual acuity.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or throughout entire work shifts.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Work safely with sharp objects.
• Be exposed to hot and cold temperature extremes.

Compensation & Benefits

• $68,500 – $78,500 per year
• Excellent and affordable health‑care coverage
• Life insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance
• Up to 104 hours PTO, 56 hours paid protected time off (Sick), 32 hours unpaid protected time off, 20 hours paid prenatal leave
• 401 k with company matching up to 2% after 1 year
• Employee discounts on rooms, F‑B, retail, and The Standard Marketplace
• Employee meals, referral program, commuter discounts
• Regular staff events and celebrations