Accor

Director of Housekeeping

Accor • $135K — $140K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of previous Senior Housekeeping Leadership experience in a similar establishment required.
  • Proven skills in leadership, development, and delegation for a team of 30-45 colleagues.
  • Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
  • Preferred university degree or Hotel Management Diploma.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Property Management System / Opera.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service consistently.
  • Maintain cleanliness and maintenance standards according to Fairmont guidelines.
  • Create continuous improvements in various performance metrics such as GOP and LQA.
  • Manage payroll and expenses for housekeeping within budget limits.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Committee on capital projects for guest and public areas.
  • Source new business opportunities with local laundry partners.
  • Oversee the recruitment process and develop succession plans within the department.
  • Foster relationships among colleagues and promote safety and wellness for guests and staff.
  • Implement preventative maintenance programs with the Engineering Director.
  • Enhance colleague engagement through recognition and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate housekeeping management to enhance leadership synergy.
  • Liaise with all hotel departments as needed, participating in committees.

Benefits

  • Engaging work environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Access to health, wellness, and safety initiatives for both colleagues and guests.
  • Involvement in innovative environmental practices and projects.
  • Participatory culture that values team engagement and recognition.
  • Dynamic work atmosphere encouraging collaboration across departments.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Rooms, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service.
  • Ensuring the highest degree of cleanliness and maintenance in accordance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts standards, policies and procedures.
  • Creating an environment wherein continuous improvements are made in the areas of GOP, EES, VOG, and LQA
  • Effectively and accurately managing payroll and departmental expenses of Housekeeping department, within budgeted and forecasted guidelines.
  • Developing and executing, in conjunction with the Executive Committee, any capital projects related to guest rooms and public areas.
  • Actively engage with local laundry partners and consistently source new business opportunities
  • Overseeing all recruitment processes, and developing departmental succession plans
  • Effectively manage all colleagues relationships within the department
  • Maintaining an environment that promotes the health, wellness and safety of both colleagues and guests
  • Maintaining an active Preventative Maintenance program in conjunction with the Director, Engineering
  • Ensuring high colleague engagement through recognition and removal of identified barriers
  • Overseeing the Housekeeping Management to maximize leadership synergy
  • Liaising with all Hotel departments as required
  • Actively participating as a member of hotel committees as required
  • Ensuring existing environmental initiatives are adhered to, and new and innovative environmental opportunities are implemented
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications
  • Previous Senior Housekeeping Leadership experience, 2-3 years within a similar establishment is required
  • Proven leadership, developer and delegation skills with an ability to lead medium-size team of 30-45 colleagues to achieve the departmental goals
  • Strong organizational and administration skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, diverse environment
  • University degree or Hotel Management Diploma preferred
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Knowledge of the Property Manager System / Opera
  • Excellent problem solver and decision maker

Physical and operational demands:
  • Mobility: Moving between guestrooms, public areas, and service zones to inspect cleanliness and address issues
  • Hands-on oversight: Occasionally assisting with cleaning tasks or demonstrating procedures to staff
  • Standing and walking for extended periods during inspections, meetings, and guest interactions
  • Lifting and carrying light to moderate items up to 60 pounds (e.g., cleaning supplies, linens) when necessary
  • Working irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and early mornings, which can affect physical stamina


Additional Information

About Accor

Accor is a multinational hospitality company that operates in 110 countries. It was founded in 1967 and has its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. The company operates over 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences under brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, and Ibis. Accor also offers a range of services to businesses and individuals, including meeting and event planning, loyalty programs, and digital solutions. In 2020, the company launched its ALLSAFE program, which includes enhanced hygiene and safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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