Housekeeping Operations Manager

Location: Kananaskis Country (Claresholm)

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry.

Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description  As the Housekeeping Operations Manager at Fairmont, you will lead and inspire a team of housekeeping professionals to deliver the highest standards of cleanliness and luxury service. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, maintaining brand standards, and managing labor and supplies efficiently. This role requires a strategic leader with exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.

Start Date:

October 2026
Position Type:  Permanent
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Duties Include:

Lead, supervise, and support all areas of the Housekeeping Department including Room Attendants, Housepersons, Turndown Attendants, and Public Area Attendants.
Ensure guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, and staff facilities meet Fairmont’s luxury cleanliness standards.
Schedule and monitor staffing levels to align with occupancy and operational needs.
Maintain effective communication across departments (e.g., Front Office, Engineering,Canmore Regional Laundry).
Conduct regular inspections and ensure compliance withLQA standards.
Respond to guest feedback, resolve service issues promptly, and implement improvements.
Train, coach, and evaluate team performance; foster a culture of recognition and growth.
Manage departmental budgets, control inventory, and oversee ordering of supplies and amenities.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
Lead sustainability initiatives within the housekeeping department.
Develop and update job descriptions, job task checklists and standard operating procedures.
Qualifications   Previous housekeeping management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Opera or similar property management systems is an asset.
Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or related field is preferred.
You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.
Additional Information   Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like;
Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affimation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont…