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Director of Housekeeping

Accor

Director of Housekeeping

Santa Monica, CA
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica seeks a Director of Housekeeping. Focus on maintaining cleanliness, staff development, and guest satisfaction in a luxury setting with career growth and benefits.

Requirements

  • Senior Housekeeping leadership experience
  • Leadership and delegation skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years senior hotel housekeeping experience
  • University degree or Hotel Management Diploma
  • Knowledge of Property Manager System / Opera
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead teams and work flexible hours

Full job description

Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California’s best attractions including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade -- famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer’s market.

What is in it for you:

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
  • Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
  • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  • Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit
  • Salary Range: $135,000-$140,000 USD per annum

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  


  • 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 


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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