Housekeeping Manager

Position Overview and Responsibilities At Sentral, we are building a team of people‑first focused individuals who thrive on going above and beyond. Ideal candidates will exemplify a can‑do attitude, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial drive. Successful candidates will be proactive, solution‑oriented, and have strong ownership of their work. The Housekeeping Manager leads and manages the third‑party housekeeping and laundry relationships to ensure Sentral cleanliness and service standards are met for every guest and resident. This role is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and high standards of homesharing, hoteling and residential apartments. This person trains housekeeping teams utilizing the latest technology and ensures impeccable levels of cleanliness and upkeep. The person will help implement inventory, service levels, quality‑control audits, cost controls and ensure expenses are carefully managed. This is an in‑person position located on‑site of the property. The schedule for this role is Wednesday to Sunday from 8am – 5pm. What You’ll Do: Uphold Sentral’s standards, best practices, policies and procedures, and value of excellence in customer service. Manage the third‑party vendor relationship for laundry and housekeeping; will manage internal Sentral team if there is one. Ensure housekeeping team is always attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and co‑workers. Develop service standards and procedures for the community/company, including scorecards and ways to measure quality control and service‑level. Ensure that all Housekeeping associates have been thoroughly trained and are consistently following service standards and procedures. Administer scorecards and performance evaluations and conduct daily stand‑up. Ensure all Housekeeping associates have been trained to use mobile smartphone applications and all systems needed to complete a job (Breezeway, Entrata, Guesty, Dash, etc.). Provide daily cleaning assignments to housekeeping team. Inspect cleanliness and ensure standards are met, perform quality control inspections of units and building. Effectively communicate with the Hospitality Experience Manager to update room status and any delays that will affect guests or residents when necessary. Assist with laundry coordination, including pick‑up/delivery schedule and instruction of housekeeping team as needed. Maintain, track, and organize housekeeping consumable supplies, cleaning kits, linens, and other inventory, including restocking soaps, shampoos, and various kitchen and apartment items. Implement and work directly with Director of Property Operations on cost controls and expense management related to housekeeping and inventory. Determine storage areas for inventory and set‑up if not already established. Work with Hospitality Experience Manager to ensure gifts/amenities for guests and residents are stocked and ready for each check‑in. Work directly with Director of Building Services and/or Director of Property Operations for residential cleans and communication. Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, resolving disputes, and assistance in administering disciplinary procedures; maybe through third‑party if Sentral does not have internal housekeeping. Ensure confidentiality and security of guest rooms. Report maintenance deficiencies and items in need of repair. Use mobile smartphone/applications/technology to communicate with the team and report progress. Perform other related duties and assignments as needed and assigned. Skills and Experience 2–3 years in a Housekeeping Manager/Supervisor role (Preferred). 3+ years of Hotel Experience (Preferred). Thorough knowledge of the Housekeeping field, whether hotel or Airbnb‑related. Proven success in a leadership role – creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Must be detail oriented, adaptable/flexible and thrive in a high‑pressure environment. Willingness to learn and use new technology, specifically mobile applications, to streamline job processes and communicate work progress. Strong oral and written communication skills. Highly organized. Driven to deliver high‑end experience for guests and residents. Demonstrated ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem. Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Community Team Perks and Benefits Health & Wellness: We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision health plan options that begin the first month after your start date! One fully company‑paid plan (no monthly premiums for you), and HSA and FSA options to set aside pre‑tax dollars. Premiums apply for spouse, dependent, or family coverage plans. Invest in Your Future: Eligible after just three months of employment, we offer a 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you reach your savings goals. Time Off That Grows with You: In addition to 11 paid holidays, Sentral offers 8 different types of paid time off (PTO) to meet all of life's demands. These 8 types of PTO include personal days that have no waiting period to use, one floating holiday each year, enrichment hours for volunteering or career development, and more. Travel Discount: Team members (and their friends and families) receive travel discounts when they stay at a Sentral community. Deep Savings: All team members receive discounted rates on pet insurance, attractions, rental cars, shows, events, and more. Physical Demands and Other Requirements The following requirements are intended to reflect the expected work environment and physical demands of the role. Candidate must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodation to be successful in the role. Ascend/descend a ladder to complete various maintenance tasks. Position self to install equipment in fixed spaces and at awkward angles in a repetitive manner and/or extended periods of time. Work in a space that includes indoor and outdoor spaces, with and without covering. Move throughout the property as needed. Transport boxes and equipment weighing up to 25–30 pounds. Communicate with other persons in the building. Observe details in surrounding areas and on a screen. Accommodations If you require accommodations to the above listed job duties or would like to request accommodations during the interview process, please indicate so on your applications in the "Accommodations" section. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Sentral is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that champions all backgrounds, identities, and voices. We strive to cultivate a space where our team members feel valued, and our residents feel loved. While there is no exact recipe for ensuring our residents feel loved, we believe a key ingredient is seeking and employing individuals that reflect the uniqueness of our residents. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr