Executive Housekeeper

About the role

The Virginia Guesthouse is a new 214-room hotel opening in April 2026, located on the grounds of the University of Virginia in the vibrant WAHOO community. As the Executive Housekeeper, you will oversee the housekeeping team to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations to ensure all areas are cleaned and maintained to high standards.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and procedures for staff, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate housekeeping staff, fostering a positive work environment through guidance and support.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ordering as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery and address guest concerns promptly.
• Maintain records related to housekeeping activities, including staff schedules, supply usage, and maintenance requests.

Skills

• Proven experience in cleaning practices and techniques, with a focus on floor care.
• Strong background in hotel or hospitality environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with janitorial practices and industrial cleaning methods is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience in housekeeping management or supervisory roles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating independence when necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housekeeping management or supervisory roles.
• Experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with janitorial practices and industrial cleaning methods is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience in housekeeping management or supervisory roles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating independence when necessary.

Pay

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.