Director of Housekeeping

The Jefferson in Washington D.C. is currently recruiting for a Director of Housekeeping to join our highly acclaimed and award winning hotel.

The Jefferson, Washington D.C. has been named one of the top hotels in Washington, D.C. and presents this exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in growing within a setting that finds delight in the details that take our guests experience beyond expectation.

Responsibilities

The position of Director of Housekeeping oversees the day-to-day operations and implementing processes and procedures within the Housekeeping department so that the guest’s experience is enhance by flawless service and presentation of our guest areas. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the operations within the housekeeping department and ensuring the product quality of the hotel in accordance with hotel standards.
• Ensure consistent cleanliness standards are applied and maintained throughout the hotel in excellent and spotless condition.
• Conduct inspections of guest rooms/public spaces/ back of the house areas and provide feedback to the employees.
• Participate in the recruiting, training, and development of the departments employees.
• Manage financial aspects of the operation including budgeting, forecasting, purchasing and inventory controls.
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments, specifically the Front Desk, Room Service, and Engineering in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for scheduling/ payroll, inventory and other departmental duties.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and review all information pertinent to the daily activities.
  
  

Specific Position Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To

• Minimum 5 years’ managerial experience in a luxury hotel.
• Thorough understanding of housekeeping and laundry operations.
• A demonstrated ability to lead a diverse workforce with a passion for service.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, exercise good judgment in making decisions, handle stress in a fast-paced work environment and have a sense of urgency to complete projects and be detail oriented.
• Previous union experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Ms Office (Word, Excel), Opera, and Payroll software.
• This position requires scheduling flexibility to include working nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
  
  

Independently owned and operated, The Jefferson, Washington DC, offers competitive wages and the following generous benefits!

• Paid Time Off.
• 401k Match
• 2 Medical Plan Offerings with generous employer contributions.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefit Program.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.