Director of Housekeeping
ManagementInternship
About the role
The Lodge at Primland, part of the Auberge Collection, offers luxurious accommodations and resort amenities in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests enjoy a range of outdoor activities and a variety of lodging options, including cottages, Tree House suites, and rooms and suites within the main Lodge.
Responsibilities
- Lead the housekeeping operations with excellence and precision.
- Motivate and guide a diverse team to create a clean and welcoming environment for guests.
- Maximize hotel operations by aligning with the Director of Rooms.
- Foster an environment that ensures consistency and high levels of guest satisfaction and accountability.
- Strive to improve guest and team member satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.
- Ensure and maintain cleanliness, service, and product quality standards across guest rooms, public spaces, restrooms, offices, and banquet/meeting/conference rooms.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
- Prior experience as a housekeeping department leader for a luxury hotel (minimum of three years).
- Proficient in utilizing technology and systems to enhance housekeeping procedures (preferable experience with Opera and Alice).
- Effective communication and ability to provide clear, concise, and professional guidance.
- Experience with resetting priorities, training team members on luxury standards, and coaching through new operational procedures.
- Passion for delivering exceptional service and genuine interest in working in a luxury environment.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
- Ability to walk/stand for up to 8 hours per shift and maintain a fast operational tempo.
- Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize competing demands.
Benefits
- Free Golf
- Free Team Member Cafeteria
- Education Reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- Team Member Stay Program
- 50% off F&B + Spa
Pay
Flexible schedule with potential for additional pay.
Schedule
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.