Director of Housekeeping

Where luxury hospitality meets the beauty of South Florida's coastline, an exciting Director of Housekeeping leadership opportunity awaits. Our beachfront resort in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an energetic, hands-on Director of Housekeeping to lead with passion, precision, and purpose. This role is perfect for a hospitality professional who can balance elevated guest expectations with operational excellence, leads and inspires high-performing teams with heart and accountability, while inspiring a culture of exceptional service throughout the resort.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership:

Oversee daily operations of the housekeeping, laundry, and public area teams, ensuring all spaces meet cleanliness and aesthetic standards.

Staff Management:

Hire, train, schedule, and supervise housekeeping staff, fostering a productive team environment.

Quality Control:

Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas.

Financial & Inventory Control:

Manage departmental budgets, control costs, track expenses, and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and linens.

Guest Service:

Respond to guest complaints and feedback to maintain high customer satisfaction levels.

Safety Compliance:

Ensure adherence to OSHA, safety, health, and sanitation protocols, including SDS (Safety Data Sheets) management.

Required Skills & Qualifications Experience:

Generally requires 5+ years of housekeeping experience, with at least 1-2 years in a management or supervisory role.

Leadership:

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Technical Knowledge:

Knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and safety protocols.

Organization:

Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Technology:

Proficient in Microsoft, Housekeeping software and PMS systems. Requirements Degree or certification in hospitality management, business administration, or related field 5+ years of work experience in Housekeeping management or similar role Effective organizational skills to manage schedules, inventory, budgets, and various housekeeping tasks in a fast-paced hospitality environment Ability to inspire team members on a daily basis, leading them to perform at a high level. Physical Demands include but not limited to:

• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular and/or continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 150 lbs.

occasionally.

Salary :

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Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Pet insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person