Job Title
The Director of Housekeeping oversees the cleanliness, presentation, and Forbes Five-Star standards of all guest rooms, suites, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. This leader fosters a culture of excellence, teamwork, and service integrity while ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance across all operations.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Train, coach, and develop a high-performing team that upholds The Umstead's Vision & Values and The Associate Charter.
- Maintain departmental budgets, labor forecasts, and inventory controls.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Partner with Front Office, Spa, Engineering, and culinary teams for seamless service delivery.
- Utilize Paycom and property management systems for scheduling, payroll, and communication.
- Conduct interviews and assist in the hiring process of housekeeping associates.
- Direct and manage all housekeeping, laundry, and public area operations.
- Conduct daily guest room inspections to ensure quality of service is to our standard.
Qualifications :
Minimum 5 years of luxury hotel housekeeping management experience.Forbes Five-Star or equivalent experience preferred.Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.Proficiency with Paycom, Opera, and Microsoft Office.Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.Physical Requirements : Ability to stand / walk for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work with cleaning agents using proper PPE.
Why Join Us : Be part of a team that defines elegant hospitality, where every detail matters and every associate contributes to creating extraordinary guest experiences.