Director of Housekeeping - New Hotel Opening

About The Role

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Housekeeping to build and lead the housekeeping operation for our upcoming opening. This leader will establish standards, develop the team, prepare guestrooms and public spaces for opening, and ensure a consistently exceptional level of cleanliness and presentation.

What You'll Do

• Lead pre-opening and ongoing housekeeping operations for guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and uniforms
• Recruit, train, and develop housekeeping managers, supervisors, and team members
• Establish cleaning standards, inspection processes, productivity expectations, and operating procedures
• Oversee room readiness, quality assurance, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental expenses
• Partner with Front Office, Engineering, and other leaders to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction
• Maintain a hands-on presence while building a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement
• Resolve guest concerns and operational issues with urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive housekeeping leadership experience in an upscale, luxury, resort, or full-service hotel
• Previous experience as a Director of Housekeeping, Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, or similar leader
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop managers and supervisors
• Strong knowledge of inspections, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental budgeting
• Pre-opening or hotel opening experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds

Why Recess?

• Build something from the beginning. Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.
• Take care of yourself. Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience The Brand

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes
• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands