Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Hotel Arts is seeking an experienced, hands-on, service-driven Assistant Housekeeping Manager to oversee daily housekeeping and laundry operations.

Reporting to the Rooms Operations Manager, this role is responsible for driving service standards by ensuring that guest rooms and public areas meet the expectations of safety, functionality, usability, and cleanliness for our guests, employees, and owners.

This hands-on leadership position supports the Housekeeping department by overseeing staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management, while maintaining strong collaboration with other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Housekeeping Department, including opening and closing duties as outlined in departmental checklists, and monitoring the efficiency and timely completion of tasks by room attendants, porters, and laundry attendants.
• Ensures timely and accurate delivery of pre-shift briefings prior to the start of each shift.
• Adjusts daily staffing schedules based on the rolling forecast to ensure optimal staffing levels.
• Oversees room attendants to ensure guestroom quality standards are consistently met, including completion of assigned room credits, supported through coaching, re-training, and performance management.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and consistently upholds high standards of cleanliness and service across guestrooms, corridors, and public areas.
• Completes scheduled inventories and submits accurate reports to maintain established par levels.
• Effectively communicates with all hotel departments to ensure housekeeping-related needs are addressed in a timely manner, with particular collaboration with Front Office and Maintenance teams.
• Ensures all employees have the necessary tools and equipment to perform their duties effectively.
• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment in alignment with COR requirements, ensuring proper reporting of accidents and incidents.
• Provides ongoing guidance, motivation, and coaching to team members through daily communication, performance reviews, and corrective action processes.
• Supports recruitment efforts for departmental positions and assists in onboarding new employees, including maintaining training materials.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans for the Housekeeping Department.
• Attends all required departmental and hotel meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of progressive housekeeping supervisory or management experience in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Proven experience leading housekeeping teams, including room attendants, public area attendants, and laundry operations.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping standards, cleaning procedures, and guest room inspection protocols.
• Experience with scheduling, staffing, and managing labor costs based on occupancy/forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and develop team members, with strong performance management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, including WHMIS and workplace safety standards (e.g., COR or equivalent).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with hotel property management systems and housekeeping systems (an asset).
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in hospitality or hotel management is an asset.

To learn more about Hotel Arts, visit our website at www.hotelarts.ca.

Please note: Only candidates authorized to work in Canada will be considered. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hotel Arts Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join us and be part of our commitment to excellence in hospitality!