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Working within our luxury hotel environment, the Executive Housekeeper plays a pivotal leadership role in delivering exceptional guest experiences through the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service. This role is responsible for leading the Housekeeping team, driving operational excellence, and ensuring all guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces consistently reflect our luxury brand standards. As Executive Housekeeper, you will oversee the day-to-day housekeeping operation, develop and support a high-performing team, manage resources effectively, and collaborate across departments to create memorable guest experiences. You will lead by example, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility
Ensures guest room status is communicated to the Front Desk in a timely and efficient manner
Works effectively with the Engineering department on guestroom maintenance needs
Supervises the property general cleaning schedule
Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments
Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies
Supervises daily Housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies, standards and procedures
Assists in the ordering of guestroom supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms
Supports and supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space
Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding
Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms
Participates in the management of the department’s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Understands the impact of department’s operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
Strives to improve service performance
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service
Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement
Participates as needed in the investigation of employee accidents
Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals
Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide follow-up training as necessary
Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed
Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with the appropriate skills
Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job
Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures
Requirements
Inspirational and people-focused leader with a genuine passion for hospitality and guest service
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a luxury hotel environment
Strong operational knowledge of housekeeping standards, procedures, and best practices
Understanding of Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards highly regarded
Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and presentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments
Highly organised with strong time management, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
Commercially minded with experience managing budgets, labour costs, and departmental expenses
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies
Professional, approachable, and adaptable leadership style
Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and varied hours as required by operational needs
Previous experience as an Executive Housekeeper or senior Housekeeping leader within an luxury environment is essential
What we offer
Competitive salary aligned with luxury hospitality standards
Access to brand benefits, including employee rates and dining privileges
Health and wellness programs
Training, development, and career growth opportunities within The Luxury Collection and Marriott International