Director of Housekeeping

Housekeeping ManagerLocated in the vibrant heart of downtown, the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards offers exceptional opportunities for our valued associates. Our team members enjoy complimentary meals, uniforms, and a wide range of career advancement possibilities—allowing you to build a fulfilling career while supporting your family and loved ones. Whether you seek a full-time position or a flexible part-time role, we welcome you to become part of our close-knit family. By joining us, you'll be part of a passionate, fun-loving team that works hard and supports each other. As a member of the HEI family, you will experience the benefits of the HEI Loves culture, which is dedicated to celebrating our associates through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off. Beyond the basics, our associates enjoy health and wellness programs, robust retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. At the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, we're committed to supporting you every step of the way, both professionally and personally.Ensure that the cleanliness standards of the guestrooms, meeting areas, public areas, and back-of-the-house are met through the optimal training, staffing, and supervision of labor, efficient management of operating supplies, and proactive monitoring of guest service scores and comments.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and monitor staff workload to ensure compliance with cleanliness and maintenance standards, which requires continuous visual and written inspections of guestrooms and public space areas.Develop housekeeping and laundry budget.Develop and implement controls for expense management.Conduct periodic inventory of guest supplies, small equipment and linen as required.Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.Schedule labor to flex with forecasted hotel occupancy, F and B activity, and group events.Interview, hire, train, develop, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.Interact positively with customers and take action to resolve problems to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.Evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, décor, etc. Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of preventative maintenance program and rehab projects.Ensure compliance of housekeeping and laundry standard operating procedures and policies.Operate department pursuant to OSHA requirements and guidelines.Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsMinimum of five (5) years of management experience, including at least three (3) years in a housekeeping management role within a hotel or hospitality environment.Experience managing an in-house laundry operation.Thorough knowledge of housekeeping and laundry operations, including departmental procedures, standards, and individual job responsibilities.Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce and guests.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with department leaders to achieve operational goals.Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to professionally address and resolve guest, supervisor, and associate concerns.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organizational skills.Willingness to lead by example, assist team members as needed, and foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.Comprehensive knowledge of hotel operations, including budgeting, labor relations, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, safety and security programs, hospitality law, business planning, and long-range operational planning.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to effectively engage supervisors, associates, guests, and other stakeholders.BenefitsHEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.